Santa Barbara to El Cajon Trains

Santa Barbara to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Barbara and El Cajon takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara 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.

7h 25m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: $163
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner

6h 43m

$127–207

Santa Barbara to El Cajon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Santa Barbara and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 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 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 11:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 5:16 AM
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10h 16m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 57m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 7:46 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara 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.

Santa Barbara to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santa Barbara to El Cajon train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

4:40 PM → 11:46 PM

7:00 PM → 5:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM

8:49 AM → 3:46 PM

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM

8:49 AM → 3:46 PM

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM

8:49 AM → 3:46 PM

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM

8:49 AM → 3:46 PM

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM

8:49 AM → 3:46 PM

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:46 PM

8:49 AM → 3:46 PM

12:40 PM → 7:46 PM

2:57 PM → 9:46 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

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Train trips to El Cajon

Alternative transport options

7:00 PM → 5:16 AM
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