The average train between El Cajon and La Brea Tar Pits takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits. 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 hourly between El Cajon and La Brea Tar Pits. 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 La Brea Tar Pits at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits? 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.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at La Brea Tar Pits station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between El Cajon and La Brea Tar Pits is 191.4 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.