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How to get from El Cajon to Escondido by bus and cable car?

From El Cajon to Escondido by bus and cable car

To get from El Cajon to Escondido in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to City College Station station. Next, take the 235 bus from Broadway & Park Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

138min$0.00
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
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
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 10109
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Cajon to Escondido by bus and cable car via GREEN, 20 and 235

To get from El Cajon to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Fashion Valley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 235 bus from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex St station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

114min$0.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
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
    Fashion Valley Station
    ID 75046
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
    ID 94043
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kearny Mesa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
    ID 99363
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex St
    ID 99546
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cajon to Escondido

The distance between El Cajon, San Diego and Escondido, San Diego is approximately 53.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon to Escondido by bus and 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 El Cajon

El Cajon is located at El Cajon, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is El Cajon Station.

Cable Car stations close to El Cajon:

  • El Cajon Station

Public transit stations close to Escondido, San Diego

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl
  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Escondido Bl & 2nd Av

Alternative route from El Cajon to Escondido by bus and cable car via GREEN, 20 and 235

To get from El Cajon to Escondido in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from El Cajon Station station to Fashion Valley Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 235 bus from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex St station to Escondido Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

114min$0.00
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 235
235
Walk to Escondido
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
    Fashion Valley Station
    ID 75046
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fashion Valley Transit Center
    ID 94043
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kearny Mesa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
    ID 99363
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex St
    ID 99546
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Escondido
    Walk to
    Escondido
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 235.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 20, Bus line 235.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from Courthouse station near El Cajon to City College Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till City College Station station near Escondido in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between El Cajon and Escondido in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the Courthouse station near El Cajon in San Diego.

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

    Get off the cable car at the City College Station stop, which is closest to Escondido in San Diego.

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

    The ride from El Cajon to Escondido costs $0.00.

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