El Monte to Riverside by train: 60 km

By rail the journey is about 48 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 73 km (45 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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	El Monte	Riverside
Country	United States	United States
Population	116,732	317,261
Elevation	91 m (299 ft)	257 m (843 ft)
Time now	UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)	UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on record	El Monte	Riverside–Downtown, Riverside–La Sierra station, Riverside station
Postal codes	91731–91735	92501–92522

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Common questions

How far is Riverside from El Monte?

60 km (37 mi) in a straight line, east of El Monte; by road roughly 73 km (45 mi).

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

About 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between El Monte and Riverside?

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.