The average train between El Monte and Irvine takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Irvine. 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 every 4 hours between El Monte and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Irvine at 6:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Irvine station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
El Monte to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Tustin station.
The distance between El Monte and Irvine is 48.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from El Monte to Tustin via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 28m.