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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angelesbus bus Metro J Line
    18 min
    $1–6
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    23 min
    $5–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Los Angelestaxi taxi 13.1 mi
    13 min
    $40–50
  4. Drive 13.1 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Los Angelescar car 13.1 mi
    13 min
    $3–4

El Monte to California by bus

Calendar1289Weekly Buses
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and California, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angeles every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 18 min. Foothill Transit also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 23 min.

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