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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

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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 10m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains3h 10m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Forest to El Monte? 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.

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 39m.

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