The train between El Cajon and National City takes 25 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from El Cajon to National City. 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 every 20 minutes between El Cajon and National City. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 11:48 PM which arrives into National City at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Cajon station and arriving at National City station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
El Cajon to National City train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to National City train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Euclid Ave Station.
The distance between El Cajon and National City is 18.2 km. The road distance is 18 km.
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Euclid Ave Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 25 min.