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San Luis Obispo to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Luis Obispo and El Cajon takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from San Luis Obispo 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.

10h 34m
Duration
361 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
9h 28m
$112–241

San Luis Obispo to El Cajon train times

Trains run 3 times a day between San Luis Obispo and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Luis Obispo is at 4:17 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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