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How to get fromEl Monte to Fullertonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    1h 56m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 18 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Fullertoncar car 18 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 76 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 25m
    $10–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Fullertontaxi taxi 18 mi
    30 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 577 bus, line 460 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Norwalk Stationbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    2h 36m
    $5

  6. Line 7 bus, line 460 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3h 11m

El Monte to Fullerton by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

You can take a train from El Monte to Fullerton via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Commonwealth-Malden via Norwalk Station, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8 in around 2h 36m.

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