There are 2 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 15m$23–59Drive 72.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajoncar 72.3 mi
1h 17m$14–20
San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and El Cajon is 83 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon.
There are 1006+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon. However, you can 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 drive from San Juan Capistrano to El Cajon in around 1h 17m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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