The average train between San Diego and Monrovia takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego to Monrovia. 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 3 times a day between San Diego and Monrovia. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Monrovia at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 46m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 46m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Monrovia station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
San Diego to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and Monrovia is 177.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.