Upland to El Cajon Trains

Upland to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Upland and El Cajon takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Upland 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.

5h 48m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: $105
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner

5h 42m

$75–136

Upland to El Cajon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Upland and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Upland is at 8:12 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:19 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:19 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
1:12 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 7:46 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
1:12 PM → 6:46 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 7:46 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:19 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:19 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:19 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
5:19 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
Show more

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