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How to get fromEl Cajon to San Diego Zooby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to San Diego Zoo by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 5m
    $4–20

  2. Drive 13.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to San Diego Zoocar car 13.1 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Tram, line 215 bus

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to SDSU Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus 215
    1h 7m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to San Diego Zootaxi taxi 13.1 mi
    19 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 115 bus, line 215 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 & Zoo Plbus bus 215
    1h 34m
    $4–10

El Cajon to San Diego Zoo by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar494Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from El Cajon Station to City College Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Zoo via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 1h 34m.

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