El Cajon to Downey Trains

El Cajon to Downey trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Cajon and Downey takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cajon to Downey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: $99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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El Cajon to Downey train times

Trains run hourly between El Cajon and Downey. 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 Downey at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:14 PM → 4:00 AM
Arrives next day
7h 46m • 3 changes
11:59 PM → 8:02 AM
Arrives next day
8h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 53m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:57 AM
4h 43m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Downey? 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.

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

El Cajon to Downey train times

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:14 PM → 4:00 AM
Arrives next day

11:59 PM → 8:02 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles

El Cajon to Downey trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

El Cajon to Downey train times

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:14 PM → 4:00 AMArrives next day

11:59 PM → 8:02 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:52 AM

6:14 AM → 10:57 AM

7:14 AM → 12:02 PM

9:14 AM → 1:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles

Train trips from El Cajon

Train trips to Downey

Alternative transport options

8:14 PM → 4:00 AM
Arrives next day

11:59 PM → 8:02 AM
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