The average train between El Cajon and San Ysidro takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from El Cajon to San Ysidro. 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 San Ysidro. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 4:48 PM which arrives into San Ysidro at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from El Cajon to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at San Ysidro station via 12th & Imperial Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
El Cajon to San Ysidro train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to San Ysidro train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Beyer Blvd Station.
The distance between El Cajon and San Ysidro is 28 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Beyer Blvd Station via 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 14m.