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How to get fromEl Monte to Porter Ranchby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Porter Ranch 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 Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2h 15m
    $32–42
  2. Drive 38.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Porter Ranchcar car 38.8 mi
    41 min
    $8–11
  3. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshirebus bus 240
    2h 39m
    $15–19
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Porter Ranchtaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    41 min
    $150–190
  5. Line 707 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Devonshire St & Tampa Avebus bus 419
    3h 8m
    $14–22

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from El Monte to Porter Ranch via L.A. Union Station and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Porter Ranch via Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, and Reseda / Devonshire in around 2h 39m.

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