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El Monte to San Diego trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and San Diego takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
$58
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
4h 23m
$47–94

El Monte to San Diego train times

Trains run every 3 hours between El Monte and San Diego. 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 San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 138.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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