What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Solana Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Solana Beach. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr via Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Solana Beach?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Solana Beach?

The distance between El Cajon and Solana Beach is 38 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Solana Beach without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 2m and costs $9 - $30.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Solana Beach bus from?

El Cajon to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Solana Beach train from?

El Cajon to Solana Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the El Cajon to Solana Beach bus arrive?

El Cajon to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Cajon to Solana Beach train arrive?

El Cajon to Solana Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Solana Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Solana Beach is 29 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from El Cajon to Solana Beach.

Where can I stay near Solana Beach?

There are 534+ hotels available in Solana Beach.

El Cajon to Solana Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Solana Beach by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 2m
$10–30
Bus, line 30 bus, line 101 bus
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1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Drbus 101
2h 38m
$6–14
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Solana Beachcar 28.5 mi
31 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to Solana Beachtaxi 28.5 mi
31 min
$130–160

El Cajon to Solana Beach by tram and train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 38m.

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