There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to El Monte by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
2h 7m$9–13Line 59 bus, line 486 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave Wbus 486
4h 45m$4–14Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2h 58m$11–48Drive 42.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to El Montecar 42.4 mi
45 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irvine to El Montetaxi 42.4 mi
45 min$130–160
Irvine to El Monte by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to El Monte is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to El Monte is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Anaheim and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Irvine and El Monte is 51 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Irvine to El Monte, including transfers.
Irvine to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to El Monte is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $50 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from L.A. Union Station to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-714-999-9999
- Website
- yellowcab.com
OCY Taxi
- Phone
- +1-949-444-2552
- Website
- ocridetoairports.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to El Monte is 43 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Irvine to El Monte.
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