El Cajon to Los Angeles Trains

El Cajon to Los Angeles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Cajon and Los Angeles takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cajon to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration: 139 mi
Distance: $95
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

4h 20m

$68–125

El Cajon to Los Angeles train times

Trains run hourly between El Cajon and Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:14 PM → 9:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 PM → 10:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:14 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:59 PM → 6:57 AM
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6h 58m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:59 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:59 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Los Angeles? 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.

El Cajon to Los Angeles trains

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El Cajon to Los Angeles train times

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:14 PM → 9:57 PM

7:14 PM → 10:57 PM

8:14 PM → 11:57 PM

11:59 PM → 6:57 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:14 AM → 9:57 AM

7:14 AM → 10:57 AM

9:14 AM → 12:57 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:59 AM → 8:57 AM

6:14 AM → 9:57 AM

7:14 AM → 10:57 AM

9:14 AM → 12:57 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:59 AM → 8:57 AM

6:14 AM → 9:57 AM

7:14 AM → 10:57 AM

9:14 AM → 12:57 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:14 AM → 9:57 AM

7:14 AM → 10:57 AM

9:14 AM → 12:57 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:14 AM → 9:57 AM

7:14 AM → 10:57 AM

9:14 AM → 12:57 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:57 AM

6:14 AM → 9:57 AM

7:14 AM → 10:57 AM

9:14 AM → 12:57 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles

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11:59 PM → 6:57 AM
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