What is the cheapest way to get from Vista to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Vista to El Cajon is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Vista to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Vista to El Cajon is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Escondido Transit Center, 11th Av & Broadway and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at El Cajon Station via Oceanside and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Vista to El Cajon?

The distance between Vista and El Cajon is 70 miles. The road distance is 43.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vista to El Cajon without a car is to tram and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $6 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Vista to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Vista to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vista to El Cajon bus from?

Vista to El Cajon bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Vista to El Cajon train from?

Vista to El Cajon train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Transit Center station.

Where does the Vista to El Cajon bus arrive?

Vista to El Cajon bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 station.

Where does the Vista to El Cajon train arrive?

Vista to El Cajon train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Vista to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to El Cajon is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Vista to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1117+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Vista to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 305 bus

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

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
3. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 48m
$6–26
Line 305 bus, bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
3. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
4. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 115
4h 10m
$8–20
Drive 43.1 mi
1. Drive from Vista to El Cajoncar 43.1 mi
50 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Vista to El Cajontaxi 43.1 mi
50 min
$190–240
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Vista Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 53m
$16–46

Vista to El Cajon by tram and bus

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Distance: 69.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway 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 4h 10m.

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