Santa Monica to El Cajon Trains

Santa Monica to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and El Cajon takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Santa Monica 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.

4h 56m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: $99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Santa Monica to El Cajon train times

Trains run hourly between Santa Monica and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:56 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:05 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
3:09 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
4:05 PM → 8:46 PM
4h 41m • 3 changes
5:09 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 49m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica 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 Monica to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santa Monica to El Cajon train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:05 PM → 6:46 PM

3:09 PM → 7:46 PM

4:05 PM → 8:46 PM

5:09 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM

5:57 AM → 10:46 AM

6:57 AM → 11:46 AM

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM

5:57 AM → 10:46 AM

6:57 AM → 11:46 AM

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM

6:05 AM → 10:46 AM

7:09 AM → 11:46 AM

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM

6:05 AM → 10:46 AM

7:09 AM → 11:46 AM

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM

6:05 AM → 10:46 AM

7:09 AM → 11:46 AM

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:46 AM

6:05 AM → 10:46 AM

7:09 AM → 11:46 AM

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

Frequently asked questions

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