El Cajon to Compton Trains

El Cajon to Compton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Cajon and Compton takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cajon to Compton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration: 153 mi
Distance: $97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner

5h 4m

$70–127

El Cajon to Compton train times

Trains run hourly between El Cajon and Compton. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Compton at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Compton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train (Amtrak)

El Cajon to Compton train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:41 AM

6:14 AM → 10:41 AM

7:14 AM → 11:41 AM

9:14 AM → 1:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?

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