The average train between Santa Ana and El Monte takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Ana 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 2 hours between Santa Ana and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Ana is at 11:01 PM which arrives into El Monte at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana station and arriving at El Monte station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Santa Ana to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Santa Ana and El Monte is 38.8 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Santa Ana to El Monte via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 2h 19m.