The average train between El Monte and Old Town San Diego takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Old Town San Diego. 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 3 hours between El Monte and Old Town San Diego. 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 Old Town San Diego at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Old Town San Diego. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Old Town San Diego station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
El Monte to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Old Town San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between El Monte and Old Town San Diego is 165.1 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.