The average train between Chula Vista and El Cajon takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chula Vista 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 every 20 minutes between Chula Vista and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chula Vista is at 7:31 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Chula Vista station and arriving at El Cajon station via 12th & Imperial Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Chula Vista to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E Street Station.
Chula Vista to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Station.
The distance between Chula Vista and El Cajon is 20.6 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to El Cajon Station via 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 6m.