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How to get fromEl Monte to Cardiff-by-the-Seaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 8m
    $36–45
  2. Line 70 bus, train, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus70
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus101
    5h 23m
    $17–25
  3. Line 76 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus76
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 8m
  4. Drive 94.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar94.6 mi
    1h 41m
    $18–25

El Monte to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 8m.

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