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How to get fromEl Monte to Riversideby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Riverside by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus 215
    2h 7m
    $11–14

  2. Bus, line 204 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to University + Marketbus bus 204
    3h 24m
    $6–12

  3. Drive 40.5 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Riversidecar car 40.5 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Riversidetaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    45 min
    $130–170

  5. Train

    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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2h 57m
    $11–15

El Monte to Riverside by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Magnolia + Beatty via Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and University + Market in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 57m.

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