How to get from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas by bus, cable car and train?

From El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas by bus, cable car and train

To get from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Encinitas Station station to Hwy 101 & K St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

111min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 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
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    La Jolla Va / Utc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 & K St
    ID 20874
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas by cable car and train

To get from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas in Encinitas, 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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

99min$6.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 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
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas

The distance between El Cajon Transit Center and Encinitas is approximately 42.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Encinitas – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas

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

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From El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas by cable car and train

To get from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas in Encinitas, 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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Encinitas on the Moovit app.

99min$6.50
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Encinitas
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 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
    Ride to train station
    Encinitas Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Encinitas
    Walk to
    Encinitas
    South Coast Highway 101
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct cable car between El Cajon Transit Center and Encinitas?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from El Cajon Station station near El Cajon Transit Center in El Cajon to 12th & Imperial station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 12th & Imperial station near Encinitas.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between El Cajon Transit Center and Encinitas by cable car, train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near El Cajon Transit Center to get to Encinitas?

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the El Cajon Station station near El Cajon Transit Center in El Cajon.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between El Cajon Transit Center and Encinitas?

    Get off the cable car at the 12th & Imperial stop, which is closest to Encinitas.

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

    The ride from El Cajon Transit Center to Encinitas costs $9.00.

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