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How to get fromEl Monte to Altadenaby bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Altadena by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, tram, line 662 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Lake Station to Mariposa / El Molinobus bus 662
    1h 28m
    $5–7

  2. Line 267 bus, line 662 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Lakebus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Lake / Colorado to Lake / Fontanetbus bus 662
    1h 36m
    $3–4

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 33m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Altadenataxi taxi 12.7 mi
    19 min
    $45–55

  5. Drive 12.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Altadenacar car 12.7 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  6. Line 267 bus, line 662 bus via Altadena / Lake

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Lakebus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Lake / Colorado to Altadena / Lakebus bus 662
    1h 49m
    $3–4

El Monte to Altadena by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar233Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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.

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