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

From Oceanside to El Cajon by bus, cable car and train

To get from Oceanside to El Cajon in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 303 bus from N River Rd & College Blvd station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the GREEN cable car from Old Town Station station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

185min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from N River Rd & College Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N River Rd & College Blvd
    ID 21585
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oceanside to El Cajon by bus, cable car and train via 315, COASTER and GREEN

To get from Oceanside to El Cajon in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 315 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the GREEN cable car from Old Town Station station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

186min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Carlsbad Village Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oceanside to El Cajon

The distance between Oceanside, San Diego and El Cajon, San Diego is approximately 61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oceanside to El Cajon 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.

Public transit stations close to Oceanside

Oceanside is located at Oceanside, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is N River Rd & College Blvd.

Bus stations close to Oceanside:

  • N River Rd & College Blvd
  • N River Rd & Redondo Dr
  • San Luis Rey Transit Center

Public transit stations close to El Cajon, San Diego

El Cajon is located at El Cajon, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is El Cajon Transit Center.

Bus stations close to El Cajon:

  • El Cajon Transit Center
  • W Main St & Richfield Av
  • Washington Av & Grossmont Av

Cable Car stations close to El Cajon:

  • El Cajon Station
  • Arnele Avenue Station
  • Amaya Drive Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oceanside to El Cajon by bus, cable car and train via 315, COASTER and GREEN

To get from Oceanside to El Cajon in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 315 bus from San Luis Rey Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the GREEN cable car from Old Town Station station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

186min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from San Luis Rey Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Luis Rey Transit Center
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Carlsbad Village Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 8
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line COASTER, Bus line GREEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 315, Bus line COASTER, Bus line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and El Cajon in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oceanside to El Cajon in San Diego?

    The 303 bus line goes from N River Rd & College Blvd station near Oceanside to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one cable car line till Oceanside station near El Cajon in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Oceanside to El Cajon in San Diego by bus, train and cable car?

    The total travel time between Oceanside and El Cajon in San Diego by bus, train and cable car is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oceanside to get to El Cajon in San Diego?

    Get on the 303 bus from the N River Rd & College Blvd stop near Oceanside in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oceanside and El Cajon in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Oceanside station, which is closest to El Cajon in San Diego.

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

    The ride from Oceanside to El Cajon costs $0.00.

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