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El Monte to Palo Alto trains

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Trip Overview

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.

11h 37m
Duration
450 mi
Distance
$294
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

El Monte to Palo Alto train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain12h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakCaltrain12h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 450.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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