There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego by tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town StationGreen
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
1h 12m$4–27Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr30
1h 45m$23–52Drive 21.1 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego21.1 mi
24 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego21.1 mi
24 min$70–90
El Cajon to University of California, San Diego by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to University of California, San Diego station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between El Cajon and University of California, San Diego is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego without a car is to tram which takes 1h 12m and costs $4 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.
El Cajon to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to University of California, San Diego via Old Town Station and UCSD Central Campus Station in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to University of California, San Diego via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 1h 45m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to University of California, San Diego is 21 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from El Cajon to University of California, San Diego.
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