The average train between Vista and El Monte takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Vista 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 3 hours between Vista and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vista is at 11:00 PM which arrives into El Monte at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vista to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Vista station and arriving at El Monte station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Vista to El Monte train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Oceanside station.
Vista to El Monte train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Vista and El Monte is 120.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h.