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How to get fromNewport Beach to El Cajonby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newport Beach to El Cajon by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Green
    2h 55m
    $76–129

  2. Drive 89.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Beach to El Cajoncar car 89.6 mi
    1h 46m
    $17–24

  3. Line 55 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    5h 17m
    $20–44

Newport Beach to El Cajon by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Newport Beach to El Cajon. However, you can take the taxi to Santa Ana, 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 17Th-Pomona to El Cajon Station via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, and Seaport Village Station in around 5h 17m.

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