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

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

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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. Bus, line 50 bus, line 53 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus bus 50
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    3h 33m
    $6

  3. Drive 37.3 mi

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

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Irvinetaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    43 min
    $120–150

  5. 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 49m
    $12–23

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    6h 45m
    $22–30

El Monte to Irvine by train

Calendar63Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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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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