There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to San Ysidro by bus (Greyhound), tram, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
1h 13m$7–15Tram
cheapest- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram Blue
1h 14m$4–29Drive 21.8 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to San Ysidrocar 21.8 mi
23 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Cajon to San Ysidrotaxi 21.8 mi
23 min$100–120
El Cajon to San Ysidro by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to San Ysidro is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to San Ysidro is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at San Ysidro Bl & I-805 via San Ysidro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between El Cajon and San Ysidro is 36 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to San Ysidro without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $7 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from El Cajon to San Ysidro, including transfers.
El Cajon to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to San Ysidro train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 1h. Greyhound-us also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Beyer Blvd Station via 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Beyer Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to San Ysidro train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to San Ysidro is 22 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from El Cajon to San Ysidro.
There are 1276+ hotels available in San Ysidro.