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How to get fromSan Diego to El Cajonby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to El Cajon by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    48 min
    $2–15

  2. Line 215 bus, line 115 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
    2h 3m
    $4–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to El Cajontaxi taxi 14.8 mi
    16 min
    $65–85

  4. Drive 14.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to El Cajoncar car 14.8 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

San Diego to El Cajon by tram

Calendar466Weekly Trams
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 1st Av to El Cajon Transit Center via SDSU Transit Center and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 2h 3m.

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