How to get from El Cajon to Encinitas by cable car and train?

From El Cajon to Encinitas by cable car and train

To get from El Cajon to Encinitas in San Diego, take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The cable car and train schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

81min$6.50
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    El Cajon
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Cajon to Encinitas by cable car and train via ORANGE and COASTER

To get from El Cajon to Encinitas in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to Courthouse Station station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The cable car and train schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

107min$6.50
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
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
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cajon to Encinitas

The distance between El Cajon, San Diego and Encinitas, San Diego is approximately 42.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon to Encinitas by cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car And Train schedule from El Cajon to Encinitas

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

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Alternative route from El Cajon to Encinitas by cable car and train via ORANGE and COASTER

To get from El Cajon to Encinitas in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to Courthouse Station station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Encinitas Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The cable car and train schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

107min$6.50
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Train - COASTER
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
    Courthouse Station
    ID 75109
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station Encinitas Station
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Train line COASTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The GREEN cable car line goes from 12th & Imperial station near El Cajon to Old Town Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Old Town Station station near Encinitas in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between El Cajon and Encinitas in San Diego by cable car and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN 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 Encinitas in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station station, which is closest to Encinitas in San Diego.

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

    The ride from El Cajon to Encinitas costs $6.50.

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