What is the cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Iris Avenue Transit Center and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Otay Mesa and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Otay Mesa to El Cajon?

The distance between Otay Mesa and El Cajon is 32 miles. The road distance is 23.2 miles.

How do I travel from Otay Mesa to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon without a car is to tram which takes 1h 36m and costs $6 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to El Cajon bus from?

Otay Mesa to El Cajon bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to El Cajon train from?

Otay Mesa to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Station.

Where does the Otay Mesa to El Cajon bus arrive?

Otay Mesa to El Cajon bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Transit Center station.

Where does the Otay Mesa to El Cajon train arrive?

Otay Mesa to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.

Can I drive from Otay Mesa to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to El Cajon is 23 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Otay Mesa to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1266+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Otay Mesa to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 929 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to El Cajon by tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Blue
2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
1h 36m
$6–32
Drive 23 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Otay Mesa to El Cajoncar 23 mi
29 min
$5–7
Line 929 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929 / ...
2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
2h 25m
$6–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otay Mesa to El Cajontaxi 23 mi
29 min
$100–130
Line 906 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to San Ysidro Transit Centerbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
2h 40m
$10–20

Otay Mesa to El Cajon by bus and tram

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to El Cajon Station via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, and 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to El Cajon Transit Center via Iris Avenue Transit Center and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 2h 40m.

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