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How to get fromEl Cajon to Rancho Santa Feby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train, line 308 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Vallebus bus 308
    3h 12m
    $12–35

  2. Drive 31.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fecar car 31.6 mi
    37 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 115 bus, line 215 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to College Av & SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadwaybus bus 215
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    4h 2m
    $8–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fetaxi taxi 31.6 mi
    37 min
    $140–170

El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe by tram, train, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 in around 4h 2m.

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