The train between San Diego and El Cajon takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from San Diego 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 20 minutes between San Diego and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Diego is at 11:48 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 12:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Diego station and arriving at El Cajon station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
San Diego to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Fifth Avenue Station.
San Diego to El Cajon train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Station.
The distance between San Diego and El Cajon is 20.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 48 min.