El Monte to San Clemente Trains

El Monte to San Clemente trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and San Clemente takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to San Clemente. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration: 76 mi
Distance: $48
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 San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner

2h 58m

$42–64

El Monte to San Clemente train times

Trains run every 3 hours between El Monte and San Clemente. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:55 PM which arrives into San Clemente at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:04 PM → 7:37 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:04 PM → 8:37 PM
2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
Show more

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