Van Nuys to El Cajon Trains

Van Nuys to El Cajon trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 13m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: $107
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner

4h 27m

$80–135

Van Nuys to El Cajon train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Van Nuys 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.

Van Nuys to El Cajon trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Van Nuys to El Cajon train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:46 PM

11:07 AM → 3:46 PM

3:06 PM → 7:46 PM

5:13 PM → 9:46 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

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