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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Jose, CA for El Monte, CA on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 504 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:00 AM8h25San Jose, CA10:25 AMEl Monte, CA$1091One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM8h25San Jose, CA10:25 AMEl Monte, CA$1091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $94, and a flight costs an average of $282.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $136 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA:
A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA costing on average $136 (€110).
A train is $281 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA costing on average $387 (€312).
Other travel options to El Monte, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€86) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.37 (€-26.93). The journey takes 8h 54m versus 5h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM San Jose, CA | 8h25 | 10:25 AM El Monte, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
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Trains from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€76) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 313 miles (504 km) |
Average train duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at El Monte, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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