The average train between El Cajon and Downey takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between El Cajon and Downey. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Downey at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 38m • 3 changes



4h 43m • 3 changes



4h 48m • 3 changes



4h 45m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from El Cajon to Downey. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at Downey station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
El Cajon to Downey train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to Downey train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between El Cajon and Downey is 167.4 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.