There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to El Cajon by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Encinitas to El Cajon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to El Cajon is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to El Cajon is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Encinitas and El Cajon is 43 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 24m and costs $4 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Encinitas to El Cajon, including transfers.
Encinitas to El Cajon train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to El Cajon train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to El Cajon is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Encinitas to El Cajon.
There are 955+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Encinitas to El Cajon. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to El Cajon Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to El Cajon in around 36 min.
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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