How to get from San Diego to El Cajon by cable car?

From San Diego to El Cajon by cable car

Take one direct cable car from San Diego to El Cajon in San Diego: take the ORANGE cable car from Fifth Avenue Station station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

52min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Leaves from Fifth Avenue Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Fifth Avenue Station
    ID 75089
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon / Arnele
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Diego to El Cajon by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to El Cajon in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, take the GREEN cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

59min$0.00
Bus - 215
215
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75083
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego to El Cajon
The distance between San Diego, San Diego and El Cajon, San Diego is approximately 16.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego to El Cajon by cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 5th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 5th Av
  • Broadway & 3rd Av
  • 4th Ave & C St

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Courthouse Station
  • Civic Center Station
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 & Johnson Av
  • Johnson Av & W Main St

Cable Car stations close to El Cajon:

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

From San Diego to El Cajon by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego to El Cajon in San Diego, take the 215 bus from Broadway & 4th Av station to India St & C St station. Next, take the GREEN cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

59min$0.00
Bus - 215
215
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from Broadway & 4th Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Diego
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75083
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line GREEN.

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

    Yes, there is a direct cable car going from San Diego to El Cajon in San Diego in 52 min.

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

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from Fifth Avenue Station station near San Diego to El Cajon / Arnele station near El Cajon in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between San Diego and El Cajon in San Diego by cable car is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the Fifth Avenue Station station near San Diego in San Diego.

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

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon / Arnele station, which is closest to El Cajon in San Diego.

  • When is the first cable car from San Diego to El Cajon in San Diego?

    The first cable car from San Diego to El Cajon in San Diego is Santee - 12th & Imperial. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 8:58 PM.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego to El Cajon?

    The ride from San Diego to El Cajon costs $0.00.

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