What is the cheapest way to get from Dana Point to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to El Monte is to bus and line 266 bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dana Point to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Dana Point to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Dana Point and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Rosemead / Fern via Beach Dr & W Campus N and Del Amo / Lakewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Dana Point to El Monte?

The distance between Dana Point and El Monte is 72 miles. The road distance is 57 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dana Point to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $26 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Dana Point to El Monte?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Dana Point to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dana Point to El Monte bus from?

Dana Point to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.

Train or bus from Dana Point to El Monte?

The best way to get from Dana Point to El Monte is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $26 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 266 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Dana Point to El Monte bus arrive?

Dana Point to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.

Can I drive from Dana Point to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to El Monte is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Dana Point to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1057+ hotels available in El Monte.

Dana Point to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 266 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to El Monte by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
3h 45m
$26–32
Bus, line 266 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Rosemead / Fernbus 266
4h 30m
$5–6
Drive 56.6 mi
1. Drive from Dana Point to El Montecar 56.6 mi
1h 4m
$11–15
Line 90 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus 90
2. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 12m
$11–15
Bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
2. Take the bus from Woodruff/Alondra to Norwalk Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard-bus 1
5h 32m

Dana Point to El Monte by bus, train, and foot

81Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dana Point to El Monte.

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to El Monte via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Rosemead / Fern via 7Th-Channel, Beach Dr & W Campus N, Lakewood & Del Amo NE, and Del Amo / Lakewood in around 4h 30m.

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