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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and San Jose takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. There is at least one train per day from El Monte to San Jose. 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 1m
Duration
435 mi
Distance
$278
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

El Monte to San Jose train times

Trains run once daily between El Monte and San Jose. 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 San Jose at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak10h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak10h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak10h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak10h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 51m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak10h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Monte to San Jose? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 434.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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