The average train between El Monte and Salinas takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. There is at least one train per day from El Monte to Salinas. 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 once daily between El Monte and Salinas. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Monte is at 9:04 AM which arrives into Salinas at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Salinas. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Salinas station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
El Monte to Salinas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Salinas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Salinas station.
The distance between El Monte and Salinas is 438.5 km. The road distance is 591 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m.
