What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Irvine is to bus and line 50 bus and line 53 bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Irvine is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Amador and arriving at Main-Harvard via 7Th-Channel and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from El Monte to Irvine?

The distance between El Monte and Irvine is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $8 - $13.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from El Monte to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Irvine bus from?

El Monte to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Amador station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Irvine train from?

El Monte to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Irvine?

The best way to get from El Monte to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $8 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus and line 53 bus, which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the El Monte to Irvine bus arrive?

El Monte to Irvine bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.

Where does the El Monte to Irvine train arrive?

El Monte to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Irvine is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from El Monte to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Irvine.

El Monte to Irvine - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 50 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 28m
$9–13
Line 486 bus, line 286 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486
2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
3. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus 59
5h 4m
$5–14
Bus, line 50 bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus 577
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
3h 33m
$6
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Irvinecar 37.3 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Irvinetaxi 37.3 mi
43 min
$110–140
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus 577
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to 1St-Centennialbus 60
3h 53m
$6

El Monte to Irvine by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Monte to Irvine.

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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 Santa Anita / Amador to Main-Harvard via 7th / Channel, 7Th-Channel, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 3h 33m.

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