The average train between El Cajon and Universal Studios, Hollywood takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cajon to Universal Studios, Hollywood. 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 Universal Studios, Hollywood. 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 Universal Studios, Hollywood at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from El Cajon to Universal Studios, Hollywood. However, there are services departing from El Cajon station and arriving at Universal Studios, Hollywood station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
El Cajon to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
El Cajon to Universal Studios, Hollywood train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between El Cajon and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 197.4 km. The road distance is 247 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.