The average train between Palmdale and El Cajon takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Palmdale 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 4 hours between Palmdale and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Palmdale is at 8:20 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Palmdale to El Cajon? 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 Palmdale to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Palmdale station and arriving at El Cajon station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Palmdale to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Palmdale and El Cajon is 225.3 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to El Cajon Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 6h 30m.