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 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to El Cajon on the Moovit app.

51min$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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    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 58 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to El Cajon on the Moovit app.

58min$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
    El Cajon
  • 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 16.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 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.

Cable Car schedule from San Diego to El Cajon

To check the cable car schedule from San Diego to El Cajon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Diego) and destination (El Cajon), 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 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 58 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to El Cajon on the Moovit app.

58min$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
    El Cajon
  • 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 51 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 215, Cable Car 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 51 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 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 51 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 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 El Cajon - 12th & Imperial. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 8:28 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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