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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at San Clemente station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
El Monte to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to San Clemente train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Clemente Pier Amtrak station.
The distance between El Monte and San Clemente is 81 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from El Monte to San Clemente Pier Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 58m.