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How to get fromLake Elsinore to El Cajonby taxi, train, tram, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to El Cajon by taxi, train, tram, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3h
    $156–217

  2. Drive 76.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to El Cajoncar car 76.5 mi
    1h 22m
    $14–21

  3. Shuttle, bus, tram

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    3. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    5h
    $26–53

Lake Elsinore to El Cajon by bus, shuttle, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Elsinore to El Cajon. However, you can take the taxi to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to El Cajon Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to El Cajon Station via Perris Transit Center, Fourth + G Street, Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St, Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, and City College Station in around 5h.

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