The average train between El Monte and Lancaster takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Lancaster. 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 El Monte and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Lancaster station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
El Monte to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
El Monte to Lancaster train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Lancaster station.
The distance between El Monte and Lancaster is 70.7 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 12m.