El Monte to Placentia Trains

El Monte to Placentia trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and Placentia takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Placentia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 39m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: $24
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner

1h 55m

$20–30

El Monte to Placentia train times

Trains run every 3 hours between El Monte and Placentia. 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 Placentia at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:04 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 12:39 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
2:04 PM → 3:39 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
3:04 PM → 4:39 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 3:39 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 4:39 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 3:39 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 4:39 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:04 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:04 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:04 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:04 AM → 6:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 10:39 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
Show more

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