Lake Forest to El Monte Trains

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: $37
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line

2h 31m

$31–47

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.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

11:52 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:52 PM → 5:38 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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