The average train between Carlsbad and El Monte takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlsbad to El Monte. 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 2 hours between Carlsbad and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 9:57 PM which arrives into El Monte at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad station and arriving at El Monte station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Carlsbad to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Carlsbad and El Monte is 119.1 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h.