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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 7h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $94, and a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$112 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $146 Average price |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA
Trains from San Jose, CA to El Monte, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. 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 01:00, 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 9h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
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
- 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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