The average train between Van Nuys and El Cajon takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Van Nuys 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 4 hours between Van Nuys and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 9:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Van Nuys is at 9:09 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 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys station and arriving at El Cajon station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Van Nuys to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Van Nuys and El Cajon is 207.3 km. The road distance is 254 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 39m.