What is the cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between San Ysidro and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between San Ysidro and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from San Ysidro to El Cajon?

The distance between San Ysidro and El Cajon is 28 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Ysidro to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon without a car is to tram which takes 1h 20m and costs $4 - $29.

How long does it take to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Ysidro to El Cajon bus from?

San Ysidro to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the San Ysidro to El Cajon train from?

San Ysidro to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Beyer Blvd Station.

Where does the San Ysidro to El Cajon bus arrive?

San Ysidro to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where does the San Ysidro to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Ysidro to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to El Cajon is 22 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from San Ysidro to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1264+ hotels available in El Cajon.

San Ysidro to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Ysidro to El Cajon by tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Blue
2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
1h 20m
$4–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
2h 5m
$8–16
Drive 21.6 mi
1. Drive from San Ysidro to El Cajoncar 21.6 mi
23 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Ysidro to El Cajontaxi 21.6 mi
23 min
$100–120

San Ysidro to El Cajon by tram

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Beyer Blvd Station to El Cajon Station via 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 55 min. Greyhound-us also services this route 5 times a week.

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