There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Montclair by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to MontclairSB Line
41 min$6–8Line 492 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Moreno St and Fremont Ave E492
1h 35m$1–6Drive 20.4 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Montclair20.4 mi
21 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Montclair20.4 mi
21 min$60–75Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center707
1h 45m$4–50
El Monte to Montclair by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Montclair is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Montclair is to drive which takes 21 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte Station Upper Level station and arriving at Moreno St and Fremont Ave E. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Monte and arriving at Montclair. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between El Monte and Montclair is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $8.
The train from El Monte to Montclair takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
El Monte to Montclair bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from El Monte Station Upper Level.
El Monte to Montclair train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Montclair is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 492 bus, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Montclair, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from El Monte to Montclair hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Foothill Transit operates a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Moreno St and Fremont Ave E every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Moreno St and Fremont Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Montclair bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Moreno St and Fremont Ave E station.
El Monte to Montclair train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Montclair station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Montclair is 21 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from El Monte to Montclair.
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