The average train between El Cajon and Palmdale takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from El Cajon to Palmdale. 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 4 hours between El Cajon and Palmdale. 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 Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Palmdale? 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 Palmdale. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at Palmdale station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
El Cajon to Palmdale train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to Palmdale train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Palmdale Station.
The distance between El Cajon and Palmdale is 225.3 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Palmdale Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 26m.