The average train between El Cajon and Riverside takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from El Cajon to Riverside. 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 Riverside. 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 Riverside at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Riverside? 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 Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at Riverside station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
El Cajon to Riverside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to Riverside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between El Cajon and Riverside is 135 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 23m.