How to get fromEl Monte to Long Beachby train, tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Long Beach by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 35m
$7–8
Line 266 bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood Blvd Stationbus 266
2. Take the bus from Lakewood Blvd Station - East to Ocean & Long Beach NWbus 22
2h 12m
$4
Drive 26.7 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Long Beachcar 26.7 mi
36 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Long Beachtaxi 26.7 mi
36 min
$120–150
Line 7 bus, line 173 bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus 173 / ...
2h 59m

El Monte to Long Beach by train and tram

126Weekly Services

1h 35mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.3 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Rosemead / Fern to Ocean & Long Beach NW via Lakewood Blvd Station and Lakewood Blvd Station - East in around 2h 12m.

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