There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Altadena by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 28m$10–13Line 267 bus, line 662 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Lakebus 267
- Take the bus from Lake / Colorado to Lake / Fontanetbus 662
1h 36m$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Altadenataxi 12.7 mi
19 min$45–55Drive 12.7 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Altadenacar 12.7 mi
19 min$3–4Line 267 bus, line 662 bus via Altadena / Lake
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Lakebus 267
- Take the bus from Lake / Colorado to Altadena / Lakebus 662
1h 49m$3–4
El Monte to Altadena by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Altadena is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Altadena is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Altadena. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Lower Level and arriving at Lake / Fontanet via Lake / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between El Monte and Altadena is 25 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Altadena without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 28m and costs $9 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from El Monte to Altadena, including transfers.
El Monte to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
El Monte to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Colorado / Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Altadena is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from El Monte to Altadena.
There are 1713+ hotels available in Altadena.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Lake / Fontanet via Colorado / Lake and Lake / Colorado in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Lake / Colorado to Lake / Fontanet
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Lake / Colorado to Altadena / Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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