What is the cheapest way to get from La Jolla to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to El Cajon is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from La Jolla to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from La Jolla to El Cajon is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between La Jolla and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from La Jolla to El Cajon?

The distance between La Jolla and El Cajon is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

How do I travel from La Jolla to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from La Jolla to El Cajon without a car is to line 30 bus and tram which takes 1h 24m and costs $4 - $20.

How long does it take to get from La Jolla to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from La Jolla to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to El Cajon bus from?

La Jolla to El Cajon bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Silverado St & Herschel Av station.

Where does the La Jolla to El Cajon bus arrive?

La Jolla to El Cajon bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Can I drive from La Jolla to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to El Cajon is 23 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from La Jolla to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1097+ hotels available in El Cajon.

La Jolla to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via line 30 bus, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to El Cajon by bus, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Line 30 bus, tram
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1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
1h 24m
$4–20
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
1h 56m
$4–10
Drive 22.4 mi
1. Drive from La Jolla to El Cajoncar 22.4 mi
24 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to El Cajontaxi 22.4 mi
24 min
$100–130

La Jolla to El Cajon by bus and tram

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1h 24mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.3 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to El Cajon Transit Center via Old Town Transit Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 1h 56m.

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