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How to get fromEl Cajon to San Marcosby tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2h 43m
    $6–25

  2. Tram, train

    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 Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram tram
    3h 20m
    $16–47

  3. Drive 37.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to San Marcoscar car 37.6 mi
    40 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to San Marcostaxi taxi 37.6 mi
    40 min
    $170–210

  5. 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
    3h 29m
    $8–20

El Cajon to San Marcos by tram and bus

Calendar248Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Mission Rd & Pico Av via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 29m.

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