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Riverside to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Riverside and El Cajon takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside 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.

4h 42m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
$60
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
  2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
4h 33m
$40–87

Riverside to El Cajon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Riverside and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 5:10 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Ana and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Riverside to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to El Cajon Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 33m.

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