The average train between El Cajon and Pasadena takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cajon to Pasadena. 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Pasadena? 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 Pasadena. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
El Cajon to Pasadena train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to Pasadena train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between El Cajon and Pasadena is 186.2 km. The road distance is 240 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.