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Los Angeles to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Los Angeles and El Cajon takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Los Angeles 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.

3h 51m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m
$42–95

Los Angeles to El Cajon train times

Trains run hourly between Los Angeles and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 10:10 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

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.

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