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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
$102
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
6h 43m
$76–164

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 5:31 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.

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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