The average train between El Monte and El Cajon takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to El Cajon. 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 3 hours between El Monte and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:55 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at El Cajon station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
El Monte to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between El Monte and El Cajon is 172.7 km. The road distance is 244 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.