The average train between Van Nuys and El Monte takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Van Nuys 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Van Nuys and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Van Nuys is at 5:53 PM which arrives into El Monte at 7:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys station and arriving at El Monte station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Van Nuys to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Van Nuys station.
Van Nuys to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Van Nuys and El Monte is 40.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Van Nuys to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 59m.