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How to get fromImperial Beach to El Cajonby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Imperial Beach to El Cajon by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 28m

  2. Line 901 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 35m
    $4–20

  3. Drive 21.5 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to El Cajoncar car 21.5 mi
    23 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to El Cajontaxi taxi 21.5 mi
    23 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 901 bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215 / ...
    3. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
    3h 8m
    $6–15

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  • Distance: 26.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Av & Florida St to El Cajon Station via Palm Av & Hollister St, Palm Avenue Station, and 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to El Cajon Transit Center via Broadway & 1st Av, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 8m.

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