The average train between El Monte and Riverside takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from El Monte to Riverside. 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 Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Riverside at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Riverside station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
El Monte to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between El Monte and Riverside is 59.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from El Monte to Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 57m.