What is the cheapest way to get from California to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from California to El Monte is to bus which costs $1 - $6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from California to El Monte is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between California and El Monte?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spring St and 1st St E and arriving at El Monte Station Upper Level station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between California and El Monte?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from L.A. Union Station station and arriving at El Monte. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from California to El Monte?

The distance between California and El Monte is 13 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

How do I travel from California to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from California to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $6.

How long does it take to get from California to El Monte?

The bus from Spring St and 1st St E to El Monte Station Upper Level takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the California to El Monte bus from?

California to El Monte bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Spring St and 1st St E station.

Where do I catch the California to El Monte train from?

California to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Train or bus from California to El Monte?

The best way to get from California to El Monte is to bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 27 min.

Where does the California to El Monte bus arrive?

California to El Monte bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.

Where does the California to El Monte train arrive?

California to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at El Monte station.

Can I drive from California to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between California to El Monte is 17 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from California to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 944+ hotels available in El Monte.

California to El Monte - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to El Monte by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Spring St and 1st St E to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707
22 min
$1–6
Train
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
27 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to El Montetaxi 16.8 mi
17 min
$50–60
Drive 16.8 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to El Montecar 16.8 mi
17 min
$4–5

California to El Monte by bus

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22 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between California, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

Foothill Transit operates a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to El Monte Station Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 22 min. Metro Los Angeles also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to El Monte hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 27 min.

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