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How to get fromPoway to El Cajonby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 235 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus bus 235
    2. Take the tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Green
    2h 7m
    $8–30

  2. Drive 19.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poway to El Cajoncar car 19.3 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poway to El Cajontaxi taxi 19.3 mi
    25 min
    $85–110

  4. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    2h 12m
    $6–25

  5. Bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215
    3. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
    3h 22m
    $8–20

Poway to El Cajon by bus and tram

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to El Cajon Transit Center via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 22m.

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