The average train between El Monte and Goleta takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Goleta. 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 Goleta. 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 Goleta at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 5m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 5m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 5m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 5m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

6h 17m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

6h 17m • 1 change

4h 5m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from El Monte to Goleta? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Goleta. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Goleta station via Goleta Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
El Monte to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Goleta train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Goleta Station.
The distance between El Monte and Goleta is 170.4 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 49m.