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

The cheapest way to get from Poway to El Cajon is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Poway to El Cajon is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $6.

How far is it from Poway to El Cajon?

The distance between Poway and El Cajon is 48 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poway to El Cajon without a car is to line 945 bus and line 20 bus and tram which takes 2h 43m and costs $6 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Poway to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Poway to El Cajon bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.

Where does the Poway to El Cajon bus arrive?

Poway to El Cajon bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.

Can I drive from Poway to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poway to El Cajon is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Poway to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1095+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Poway to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via line 945 bus, line 20 bus, and tram

Q: Is there a direct bus between Poway and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poway to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Midland Rd & Janette Ln and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, 11th Av & Broadway and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

There are 4 ways to get from Poway to El Cajon by bus, tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 945 bus, line 20 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 945
2. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 20
3. Take the tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 43m
$6–25
Drive 19.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poway to El Cajoncar 19.3 mi
25 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poway to El Cajontaxi 19.3 mi
25 min
$65–80
Bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
3. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 115
3h 43m
$8–20

Poway to El Cajon by bus and tram

156Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poway to El Cajon.

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to El Cajon Transit Center via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 43m.

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