Bakersfield to El Monte by train: 171 km

By rail the journey is about 2 h 19 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 209 km (130 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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	Bakersfield	El Monte
Country	United States	United States
Population	373,640	116,732
Elevation	130 m (427 ft)	91 m (299 ft)
Time now	UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)	UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on record	Bakersfield	El Monte
Postal codes	93301–93390	91731–91735

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Common questions

How far is El Monte from Bakersfield?

171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield; by road roughly 209 km (130 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to El Monte by train?

About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and El Monte?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.