There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to El Monte by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
1h 27m$6–8Line 94 bus, line 707 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 12thbus 94
- Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707
2h 9m$3–8Drive 25.3 mi
- Drive from Burbank to El Montecar 25.3 mi
28 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burbank to El Montetaxi 25.3 mi
28 min$110–140Line 94 bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / Venicebus 94
- Take the bus from Olive / Venice to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
2h 42m$3–4
Burbank to El Monte by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to El Monte is to line 94 bus and line 70 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to El Monte is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Olive / San Fernando and arriving at El Monte Station Upper Level via Olympic Blvd and Flower St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Burbank and El Monte is 23 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Burbank to El Monte, including transfers.
Burbank to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / San Fernando station.
Burbank to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Burbank - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Burbank to El Monte is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 94 bus and line 707 bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to El Monte Station Upper Level via Hill / 12th and Olympic Blvd and Flower St in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–7
Train from L.A. Union Station to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 12th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Olive / Venice to Santa Anita / Mildred
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 12th station.
Burbank to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to El Monte is 25 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Burbank to El Monte.
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