How to get from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train?

From El Cajon Station to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train

To get from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 302 bus from Oceanside Transit Center station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

128min$9.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Cajon Station to Carlsbad by bus and cable car

To get from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus and finally take the 302 bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

113min
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831
GREYHOUND US0831
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    ID SDO6
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    Sacramento Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transportation Center
    ID OSC6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Topeka St
    ID 20999
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad

The distance between El Cajon Station, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 57.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Cajon Station) and destination (Carlsbad), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, cable car and train schedules.

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From El Cajon Station to Carlsbad by bus and cable car

To get from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus and finally take the 302 bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

113min
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831
GREYHOUND US0831
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    ID SDO6
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    Sacramento Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transportation Center
    ID OSC6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Topeka St
    ID 20999
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER, Bus line 302.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0831, Bus line 302.

  • Is there a direct cable car between El Cajon Station and Carlsbad?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from 12th & Imperial station near El Cajon Station in El Cajon to Old Town Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Old Town Station station near Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between El Cajon Station in El Cajon and Carlsbad in San Diego by cable car, train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near El Cajon Station to get to Carlsbad?

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the 12th & Imperial station near El Cajon Station in El Cajon.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between El Cajon Station and Carlsbad?

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station stop, which is closest to Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad?

    The ride from El Cajon Station to Carlsbad costs $9.00.

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