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How to get from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos by bus and cable car?
From El Cajon to Lake San Marcos by bus and cable car
To get from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE cable car from El Cajon Station station to City College Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
211min$0.00
ORANGE
235
305
Leaves from El Cajon Station
Step by Step
- 1
Start from cable car stationEl Cajon - 2ORANGEWait for cable carORANGECourthouse
- 3
Ride to cable car stationCity College StationID 7509044 min - 4Walk to bus stationBroadway & Park BlID 1010980 yd • 2 min
- 5235Wait for bus235Escondido
- 6Ride to bus stationEscondido Transit Center66 min
- 7Walk to bus stationEscondido Transit Center210 yd • 3 min
- 8305Wait for bus305Vista
- 9Ride to bus stationMission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe RdID 2049624 min
- 10Walk toLake San Marcos2.1 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos by bus and cable car via GREEN, 235 and 305
To get from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos 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 Santa Fe Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
229min$0.00
GREEN 235
305
Leaves from El Cajon Station
Step by Step
- 1Start from cable car stationEl Cajon
- 2GREENWait for cable carGREEN12th & Imperial
- 3Ride to cable car stationSanta Fe DepotID 7508247 min
- 4Walk to bus stationSanta Fe Depot Transit CenterID 99589110 yd • 2 min
- 5235Wait for bus235Escondido
- 6Ride to bus stationEscondido Transit Center73 min
- 7Walk to bus stationEscondido Transit Center210 yd • 3 min
- 8305Wait for bus305Vista
- 9Ride to bus stationMission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe RdID 2049624 min
- 10Walk toLake San Marcos2.1 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos
The distance between El Cajon, San Diego and Lake San Marcos, San Diego is approximately 63.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos, San Diego
Lake San Marcos is located at Lake San Marcos, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr.
Bus stations close to Lake San Marcos:
- Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Lake San Marcos Dr
- Rancho Santa Fe Rd & Somerset Pl
- Rancho Santa Fe Rd & San Marcos Bl
Related Routes
- Encinitas to Lake San Marcos
- Escondido to Lake San Marcos
- Ramona to Lake San Marcos
- El Cajon to Potrero
- El Cajon to Alpine
- El Cajon to Chula Vista
- El Cajon to Encinitas
- El Cajon to Escondido
- El Cajon to La Presa
- El Cajon to Lemon Grove
- El Cajon to National City
- El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe
- Encinitas to Carlsbad
- Encinitas to Del Mar
- Encinitas to Escondido
- Encinitas to Imperial Beach
- Encinitas to Lake San Marcos
- Encinitas to Vista
- Encinitas to San Diego Zoo
- Escondido to Borrego Springs
Alternative route from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos by bus and cable car via GREEN, 235 and 305
To get from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos 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 Santa Fe Depot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 235 bus and finally take the 305 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Mission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
229min$0.00
GREEN 235
305
Leaves from El Cajon Station
Step by Step
- 1Start from cable car stationEl Cajon
- 2GREENWait for cable carGREEN12th & Imperial
- 3Ride to cable car stationSanta Fe DepotID 7508247 min
- 4Walk to bus stationSanta Fe Depot Transit CenterID 99589110 yd • 2 min
- 5235Wait for bus235Escondido
- 6Ride to bus stationEscondido Transit Center73 min
- 7Walk to bus stationEscondido Transit Center210 yd • 3 min
- 8305Wait for bus305Vista
- 9Ride to bus stationMission Rd & Rancho Santa Fe RdID 2049624 min
- 10Walk toLake San Marcos2.1 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos?
The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 235, Bus line 305.
What is the alternative route to get from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos?
The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line 235, Bus line 305.
Is there a direct cable car between El Cajon and Lake San Marcos in San Diego?
No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.
Which cable car line goes from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos 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 2 bus lines till City College Station station near Lake San Marcos in San Diego
How long does it take to travel from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos in San Diego by cable car and bus?
The total travel time between El Cajon and Lake San Marcos in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.
Where do I get on the cable car near El Cajon to get to Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos in San Diego?
Get off the cable car at the City College Station stop, which is closest to Lake San Marcos in San Diego.
How much is the cable car fare from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos?
The ride from El Cajon to Lake San Marcos costs $0.00.
