There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Tustin by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 21m$15–29Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to 17Th-Enderle Centerbus 60
2h 37m$4Drive 31.6 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Tustincar 31.6 mi
35 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Tustintaxi 31.6 mi
35 min$120–150
El Monte to Tustin by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Tustin is to bus and line 60 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Tustin is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Tustin. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Amador and arriving at 17Th-Enderle Center via 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Tustin. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between El Monte and Tustin is 47 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Tustin without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $14 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from El Monte to Tustin, including transfers.
El Monte to Tustin bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Amador station.
El Monte to Tustin train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Tustin is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $14 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Tustin, CA, USA?
You can take a train from El Monte to Santa Ana via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 17Th-Enderle Center via 7th / Channel and 7Th-Channel in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to 17Th-Enderle Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Tustin bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
El Monte to Tustin train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Tustin is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from El Monte to Tustin.
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