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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

    best
    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 10m
    $10–14

  2. Line 59 bus, line 486 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave Wbus bus 486
    4h 45m
    $4–14

  3. Line 79 bus, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 79
    2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3h 57m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 42.4 mi

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

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to El Montetaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $130–160

Irvine to El Monte by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Culver-Michelson to El Monte Station - Lower Level via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2, Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7Th-Channel, and 7th / Channel in around 3h 57m.

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