There are 2 ways to get from Palmdale to El Monte by train, bus, or car
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Palmdale to El Monte by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to El Monte is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $16.
The distance between Palmdale and El Monte is 84 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to El Monte without a car is to train and line 70 bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Palmdale to El Monte, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to El Monte is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Palmdale to El Monte.
There are 1134+ hotels available in El Monte.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Palmdale to El Monte. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, then take the line 70 bus to El Monte Station - Lower Level. Alternatively, you can drive from Palmdale to El Monte in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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