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El Monte to Walnut Creek trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between El Monte and Walnut Creek takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 13h 11m. There is at least one train per day from El Monte to Walnut Creek. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 30m
Duration
492 mi
Distance
$312
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

El Monte to Walnut Creek train times

Trains run once daily between El Monte and Walnut Creek. 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 Walnut Creek at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART13h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART13h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART13h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART13h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrakBARTBART13h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Monte to Walnut Creek? 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: 491.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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