The average train between El Monte and Palmdale takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Palmdale. 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 Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 9:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from El Monte to Palmdale? 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.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Palmdale. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Palmdale station via Palmdale Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
El Monte to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
El Monte to Palmdale train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Palmdale Station.
The distance between El Monte and Palmdale is 57.4 km. The road distance is 130 km.
Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 2h 2m.