El Monte to Chula Vista Trains

El Monte to Chula Vista trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and Chula Vista takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Chula Vista. 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 58m
Duration: 147 mi
Distance: $88
Average price: Every 3 hours
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El Monte to Chula Vista train times

Trains run every 3 hours between El Monte and Chula Vista. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Chula Vista at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:04 PM → 10:37 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:04 PM → 6:07 AM
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10h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Monte to Chula Vista? 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.

El Monte to Chula Vista trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

El Monte to Chula Vista train times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:04 PM → 10:37 PM

8:04 PM → 6:07 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:37 PM

9:55 AM → 2:37 PM

1:55 PM → 6:37 PM

2:55 PM → 7:37 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:37 PM

9:55 AM → 2:37 PM

1:55 PM → 6:37 PM

2:55 PM → 7:37 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

El Monte to Chula Vista trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

El Monte to Chula Vista train times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:04 PM → 10:37 PM

8:04 PM → 6:07 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:37 PM

9:55 AM → 2:37 PM

1:55 PM → 6:37 PM

2:55 PM → 7:37 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:37 PM

9:55 AM → 2:37 PM

1:55 PM → 6:37 PM

2:55 PM → 7:37 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:37 AM

6:04 AM → 10:37 AM

7:34 AM → 11:37 AM

9:04 AM → 1:37 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

Train trips from El Monte

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8:04 PM → 6:07 AM
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