The average train between Irvine and El Monte takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine to El Monte. 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 3 hours between Irvine and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 7:20 PM which arrives into El Monte at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at El Monte station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Irvine to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Irvine and El Monte is 48.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Tustin to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 22m.