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How to get fromSan Diego to Salton Cityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Salton City by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Trbus bus 891
    2. Take the taxi from Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr to Salton Citytaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $114–160

  2. Drive 111.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Salton Citycar car 111.3 mi
    2h 37m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, taxi via Civic Center Station

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Trbus bus 891
    2. Take the taxi from Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr to Salton Citytaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $114–160

  4. Bus, taxi via SDSU Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Trbus bus 891
    2. Take the taxi from Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr to Salton Citytaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $116–155

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 130.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Salton City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Salton City. However, you can take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, walk to El Cajon Transit Center, take the bus to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr, then take the taxi to Salton City. Alternatively, you can drive from San Diego to Salton City in around 2h 37m.

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