El Monte to La Mesa Trains

El Monte to La Mesa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and La Mesa takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to La Mesa. 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 52m
Duration: 147 mi
Distance: $101
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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4h 45m

$74–133

El Monte to La Mesa train times

Trains run every 3 hours between El Monte and La Mesa. 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 La Mesa at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:04 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day
9h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:34 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:34 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 7:34 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 6:34 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 7:34 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:34 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:34 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Monte to La Mesa? 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.

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

El Monte to La Mesa train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:04 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM

6:04 AM → 10:34 AM

7:34 AM → 11:34 AM

9:04 AM → 1:34 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:34 PM

9:55 AM → 2:34 PM

1:55 PM → 6:34 PM

2:55 PM → 7:34 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:34 PM

9:55 AM → 2:34 PM

1:55 PM → 6:34 PM

2:55 PM → 7:34 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM

6:04 AM → 10:34 AM

7:34 AM → 11:34 AM

9:04 AM → 1:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM

6:04 AM → 10:34 AM

7:34 AM → 11:34 AM

9:04 AM → 1:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

El Monte to La Mesa trains

Find Transport to La Mesa

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

El Monte to La Mesa train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:04 PM → 5:04 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM

6:04 AM → 10:34 AM

7:34 AM → 11:34 AM

9:04 AM → 1:34 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:34 PM

9:55 AM → 2:34 PM

1:55 PM → 6:34 PM

2:55 PM → 7:34 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:34 PM

9:55 AM → 2:34 PM

1:55 PM → 6:34 PM

2:55 PM → 7:34 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM

6:04 AM → 10:34 AM

7:34 AM → 11:34 AM

9:04 AM → 1:34 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:04 AM → 9:34 AM

6:04 AM → 10:34 AM

7:34 AM → 11:34 AM

9:04 AM → 1:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and La Mesa, CA, USA?

Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center

Train trips from El Monte

Train trips to La Mesa

Alternative transport options

8:04 PM → 5:04 AM
Arrives next day