There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Tarzana by tram, bus, subway, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Tram, bus, subway, line 240 bus
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Venturabus 240
5h 45m$24–54Tram, train, subway, line 240 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Venturabus 240
5h 52m$46–104Drive 147.1 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Tarzanacar 147.1 mi
2h 36m$27–39Tram, fly, subway, line 240 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Venturabus
5h 31m$172–682Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 55m$48–117Bus, line 237 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Ventura / Newcastlebus 237
6h 54m$65–129
El Cajon to Tarzana by tram, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Tarzana is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Tarzana is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Tarzana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Ventura / Newcastle via San Diego, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Woodley / Saticoy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Tarzana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Chatsworth via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between El Cajon and Tarzana is 161 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Tarzana without a car is to tram and bus and subway and line 240 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from El Cajon to Tarzana, including transfers.
El Cajon to Tarzana bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Tarzana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Tarzana is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 237 bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Tarzana, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Ventura / Newcastle via San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Woodley / Saticoy in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Ventura
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Ventura
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Ventura
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Ventura / Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Tarzana bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
El Cajon to Tarzana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Tarzana is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from El Cajon to Tarzana.
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