San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak581 Pacific Surfliner
02:01PM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
04:57PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner
06:01AM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
08:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak587 Pacific Surfliner
05:01PM3h03
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
08:04PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner
04:01AM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
06:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM2h51
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
10:52AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers

San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 7
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
761 Pacific Surfliner
04:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 06:57AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
765 Pacific Surfliner
06:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 08:57AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h51 10:52AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
573 Pacific Surfliner
10:01AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 12:57PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
777 Pacific Surfliner
12:01PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 02:57PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
581 Pacific Surfliner
02:01PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 04:57PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
785 Pacific Surfliner
04:01PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 06:57PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
587 Pacific Surfliner
05:01PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA3h03 08:04PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
591 Pacific Surfliner
07:01PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 09:57PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
595 Pacific Surfliner
09:01PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2h56 11:57PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Fastest Journey

2 h 51 m

Average

2 h 56 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

171 km

Of the 10 trains that leave San Diego, CA for El Monte, CA every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak769 Pacific Surfliner
08:01AM2h51
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
10:52AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak581 Pacific Surfliner
02:01PM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
04:57PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner
06:01AM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
08:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner
04:01AM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
06:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner
04:01PM2h56
Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
06:57PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$411One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA

Trains from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€35) but you can travel from only $39 (€34) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€34)
Distance
105 miles (170 km)
Average train duration
2h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
$40 (€35)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Train providers
1
Fastest train
2h 56m
First train
04:01
Last train
22:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $39 (€34)

Train companies: Amtrak from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to El Monte, CA from San Diego, CA from $40 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to El Monte, CA from San Diego, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: $40
  • Amtrak frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA can start from as little as $40 (€35) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA is $40 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA is on average 2 h 56 min   for the 105 mile (170 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between San Diego, CA and El Monte, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA leaves at 4: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA leaves at 10: 20 PM.
There are 9 trains a day from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to El Monte, CA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 20 PM.
A trip to El Monte, CA from San Diego, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from San Diego, CA to El Monte, CA by train is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to El Monte, CA from San Diego, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.

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