The train between Barstow and El Cajon takes 7h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Barstow to El Cajon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Barstow and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Barstow is at 3:23 AM which arrives into El Cajon at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barstow to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Barstow station and arriving at El Cajon station via Fullerton Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Barstow to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
Barstow to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Barstow and El Cajon is 234 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Barstow Station to El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 7h 20m.