How to get from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train?

El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe - Cable Car Schedule

The GREEN cable car from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe runs from 4:44 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train

To get from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego, 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 308 bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 station to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Rancho Santa Fe on the Moovit app.

108min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Bus - 308
308
Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
Leaves from El Cajon Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    10 yd • 1 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
    Solana Beach
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plaza St & Highway 101
    ID 22172
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Escondido
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle
    ID 20311
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rancho Santa Fe
    Walk to
    Rancho Santa Fe
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe

The distance between El Cajon, San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego is approximately 46.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Cajon) and destination (Rancho Santa Fe), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER, Bus line 308.

  • Is there a direct cable car between El Cajon and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego?

    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 48 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from El Cajon Station near El Cajon to Old Town Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Old Town Station near Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between El Cajon and Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego by cable car, train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the El Cajon Station near El Cajon in San Diego.

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

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station, which is closest to Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe?

    The ride from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe costs $9.00.

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