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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to El Monte by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 707
    1h 28m
    $11–16

  2. Drive 42.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to El Montecar car 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Montebus bus Cbx
    4h 34m
    $22–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to El Montetaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $140–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    2h 22m
    $10–14

Irvine to El Monte by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to El Monte via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and Santa Ana in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 22m.

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