The average train between El Monte and Van Nuys takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Van Nuys. 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 4 hours between El Monte and Van Nuys. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Van Nuys at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Van Nuys station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
El Monte to Van Nuys train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Van Nuys train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Van Nuys station.
The distance between El Monte and Van Nuys is 40.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from El Monte to Van Nuys via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 58m.