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Lake Forest to El Monte trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake Forest and El Monte takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Forest to El Monte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
  2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
2h 31m
$21–38

Lake Forest to El Monte train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lake Forest and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 10:49 PM which arrives into El Monte at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lake Forest to El Monte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to El Monte via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 2h 31m.

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