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How to get fromEl Monte to Irvineby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Irvine by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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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 Tustintrain train OC Line
    2h 28m
    $9–13

  2. Line 486 bus, line 286 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 486
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    3. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus bus 59
    5h 4m
    $5–14

  3. Bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheimbus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    3h 12m
    $12–20

  4. Drive 37.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Irvinecar car 37.3 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Irvinetaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    43 min
    $110–140

  6. Line 76 bus, train, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    3h 54m
    $20–22

El Monte to Irvine by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from El Monte to Tustin via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Main-Harvard via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 12m.

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