The average train between El Monte and Palo Alto takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. There is at least one train per day from El Monte to Palo Alto. 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 once daily between El Monte and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 9:04 AM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Palo Alto station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
El Monte to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Palo Alto train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Jose station.
The distance between El Monte and Palo Alto is 527.7 km. The road distance is 724 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
