There are 4 ways to get from Scissors Crossing to San Diego by bus, tram, or car
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Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Hwy 78 & Butterfield Stage to El Cajon Transit Center891
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue StationOrange
3h 21m$4–20Drive, tram
- Drive from Scissors Crossing to El Cajon Station
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue StationOrange
1h 52m$12–30Bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 78 & Butterfield Stage to El Cajon Transit Center891
4h 30m$6–15Drive 67 mi
- Drive from Scissors Crossing to San Diego67 mi
1h 30m$13–18
Scissors Crossing to San Diego by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scissors Crossing to San Diego is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Scissors Crossing to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Scissors Crossing to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Hwy 78 & Butterfield Stage and arriving at Broadway & 4th Av via El Cajon Transit Center and SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Scissors Crossing and San Diego is 86 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.
The best way to get from Scissors Crossing to San Diego without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 21m and costs $4 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Scissors Crossing to San Diego, including transfers.
Scissors Crossing to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Hwy 78 & Butterfield Stage station.
Scissors Crossing to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scissors Crossing to San Diego is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Scissors Crossing to San Diego.
There are 2118+ hotels available in San Diego.
What companies run services between Scissors Crossing, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Hwy 78 & Butterfield Stage to El Cajon Transit Center once a week. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Hwy 78 & Butterfield Stage to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
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