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

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There are 7 ways to get from El Monte to Getty Center by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 20
    2h 38m
    $17–25

  2. Drive  31.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Getty Centercar car 31.7 mi
    33 min
    $6–9

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 43m
    $28–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Getty Centertaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    33 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 39m
    $21–24

  6. Bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from Alvarado / 7th to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 2
    2h 42m
    $19–25

  7. Bus, line 2 bus via Jefferson Blvd & Hoover St

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Jefferson Blvd & Hoover Stbus bus F
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson / Hoover to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 2
    3h 49m
    $18–30

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  • Distance: 34.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Getty Center via Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, Westwood / Wilshire, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 2h 38m.

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