The average train between Sacramento and El Cajon takes 22h 43m and the fastest train takes 22h 28m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sacramento 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 6 times a week between Sacramento and El Cajon. The service departs Sacramento at 6:48 AM in the morning, which arrives into El Cajon at 05:16:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 22h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Sacramento station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station via Los Angeles station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.
Sacramento to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Sacramento and El Cajon is 762.3 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a train from Sacramento to El Cajon Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 18h 48m.