How to get from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon by cable car?

Palomar Street Station to El Cajon - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon runs from 4:31 AM to 10:46 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Palomar Street Station to El Cajon by cable car

To get from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Palomar Street Station station to 12th & Imperial Station station. Next, take the ORANGE cable car from 12th & Imperial Station station to El Cajon Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from Palomar Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to El Cajon on the Moovit app.

66min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Leaves from Palomar Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Palomar Street Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75103
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station El Cajon Station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon by cable car via BLUE and GREEN

To get from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Palomar Street Station station to Santa Fe Depot 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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from Palomar Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to El Cajon on the Moovit app.

91min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from Palomar Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Palomar Street Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75083
    36 min
  • 4
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 5
    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 Palomar Street Station to El Cajon

The distance between Palomar Street Station, San Diego and El Cajon, San Diego is approximately 23.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palomar Street Station 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 Palomar Street Station to El Cajon

To check the cable car schedule from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palomar Street Station) 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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Alternative route from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon by cable car via BLUE and GREEN

To get from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Palomar Street Station station to Santa Fe Depot 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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from Palomar Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to El Cajon on the Moovit app.

91min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Leaves from Palomar Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    Palomar Street Station
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75083
    36 min
  • 4
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 5
    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 Palomar Street Station to El Cajon?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Cable Car line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Cable Car line GREEN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon by cable car?

    The total travel time between Palomar Street Station in Chula Vista and El Cajon in San Diego by cable car is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the 12th & Imperial Station near Palomar Street Station in Chula Vista.

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

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

  • How much is the cable car fare from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon?

    The ride from Palomar Street Station to El Cajon costs $0.00.

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