There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Fallbrook by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, line 303 bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5303 / ...
5h 43m$19–30Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Fallbrook85.6 mi
1h 29m$16–23Line 76 bus, train, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5303 / ...
6h 17m$32–43Line 76 bus, bus, line 303 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5303 / ...
6h 38m
El Monte to Fallbrook by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Fallbrook is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Fallbrook is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Fallbrook. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Main Av & Fallbrook St via Los Angeles, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between El Monte and Fallbrook is 127 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Fallbrook without a car is to train and line 303 bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from El Monte to Fallbrook, including transfers.
El Monte to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.
El Monte to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Fallbrook is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from El Monte to Fallbrook.
There are 611+ hotels available in Fallbrook.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Main Av & Fallbrook St via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, and Vista Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 38m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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