How to get from El Cajon to Chula Vista by cable car?

From El Cajon to Chula Vista by cable car

To get from El Cajon to Chula Vista in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, take the BLUE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

62min$0.00
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Cajon to Chula Vista by bus and cable car

To get from El Cajon to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 929 bus and finally take the 932 bus from National City Bl & W 8th St station to E Street Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

82min$0.00
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 929
929
Bus - 932
932
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91102
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & National City Bl
    ID 10593
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & W 8th St
    ID 60280
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station E Street Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    E Street Transit Center
    ID 91007
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cajon to Chula Vista

The distance between El Cajon, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 21.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon to Chula Vista by cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car schedule from El Cajon to Chula Vista

To check the cable car schedule from El Cajon to Chula Vista using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Cajon) and destination (Chula Vista), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each cable car, 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 cable car schedules.

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From El Cajon to Chula Vista by bus and cable car

To get from El Cajon to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 929 bus and finally take the 932 bus from National City Bl & W 8th St station to E Street Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

82min$0.00
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 929
929
Bus - 932
932
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    Courthouse
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91102
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & National City Bl
    ID 10593
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & W 8th St
    ID 60280
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station E Street Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    E Street Transit Center
    ID 91007
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Chula Vista?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Cajon to Chula Vista?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Bus line 929, Bus line 932.

  • Is there a direct cable car between El Cajon and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from El Cajon to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from 12th & Imperial Station near El Cajon to 12th & Imperial Station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till 12th & Imperial Station near Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cajon to Chula Vista in San Diego by cable car?

    The total travel time between El Cajon and Chula Vista in San Diego by cable car is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near El Cajon to get to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the 12th & Imperial Station near El Cajon in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between El Cajon and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the 12th & Imperial Station, which is closest to Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • How much is the cable car fare from El Cajon to Chula Vista?

    The ride from El Cajon to Chula Vista costs $0.00.

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