The average train between El Cajon and Chula Vista takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from El Cajon to Chula Vista. 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 El Cajon and Chula Vista. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Chula Vista at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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