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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to El Cajon by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    2h 36m
    $6–25

  2. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3h 9m
    $16–46

  3. Drive 36.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to El Cajoncar car 36.5 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to El Cajontaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    43 min
    $160–200

  5. Bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215
    3. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
    3h 46m
    $8–20

San Marcos to El Cajon by bus and tram

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to El Cajon Transit Center via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 46m.

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