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

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Poway is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Poway is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Poway?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Poway. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Fontana, Escondido Transit Center and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Poway?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Poway station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from El Monte to Poway?

The distance between El Monte and Poway is 133 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to Poway without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $110 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from El Monte to Poway, including transfers.

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

El Monte to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.

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

El Monte to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Poway?

The best way to get from El Monte to Poway is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the El Monte to Poway bus arrive?

El Monte to Poway bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Fontana station.

Where does the El Monte to Poway train arrive?

El Monte to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Poway?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Poway is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from El Monte to Poway.

Where can I stay near Poway?

There are 411+ hotels available in Poway.

El Monte to Poway - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Poway by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 2m
$118–179
Drive 113 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Powaycar 113 mi
1h 56m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Fontanabus La / ...
2. Take the bus from Fontana to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
5h 9m
$56–84
Line 76 bus, train, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
6h 58m
$36–87
Line 76 bus, bus, line 235 bus, line 944 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Drbus 944
7h 6m
$41–67

El Monte to Poway by bus

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte to Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Fontana, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 5h 9m.

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