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How to get fromFullerton to El Monteby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Fullerton to El Monte by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 70 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus bus 70
    1h 49m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fullerton to El Montecar car 18.9 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    1h 59m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fullerton to El Montetaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    30 min
    $70–85

  5. Train, line 76 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    1h 52m
    $8–17

  6. Line 30 bus, line 577 bus

    1. Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Highland to Gridley-187Thbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2h 38m
    $5–6

Fullerton to El Monte by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Fullerton to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orangethorpe-Highland to El Monte Station - Lower Level via Gridley & 187th NE, Norwalk Station Bay 11, and Norwalk Station in around 2h 38m.

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