The average train between Santa Clarita and El Cajon takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Clarita 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 3 hours between Santa Clarita and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Clarita is at 10:28 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Santa Clarita 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.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita station and arriving at El Cajon station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Santa Clarita to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Santa Clarita and El Cajon is 230.1 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Newhall to El Cajon Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 22m.