The average train between El Monte and Carpinteria takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Carpinteria. 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 5 times a day between El Monte and Carpinteria. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Carpinteria at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Carpinteria. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Carpinteria station via Carpinteria Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Carpinteria train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Carpinteria Station.
The distance between El Monte and Carpinteria is 141.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 21m.