What is the cheapest way to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte is to bus which costs $1 - $6 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Cal State LA Station and El Monte?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cal State LA Busway Station station and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Cal State LA Station and El Monte?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cal State LA and arriving at El Monte. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Cal State LA Station to El Monte?

The distance between Cal State LA Station and El Monte is 8 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cal State LA Station to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte?

The bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to El Monte Station - Upper Level takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cal State LA Station to El Monte bus from?

Cal State LA Station to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Cal State LA Busway Station.

Where do I catch the Cal State LA Station to El Monte train from?

Cal State LA Station to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Cal State LA station.

Train or bus from Cal State LA Station to El Monte?

The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Cal State LA Station to El Monte bus arrive?

Cal State LA Station to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Where does the Cal State LA Station to El Monte train arrive?

Cal State LA Station to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at El Monte station.

Can I drive from Cal State LA Station to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Cal State LA Station to El Monte is 12 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Cal State LA Station to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1081+ hotels available in El Monte.

Cal State LA Station to El Monte - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to El Monte by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line
14 min
$1–6
Train
1. Take the train from Cal State LA to El Montetrain SB Line
15 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cal State LA Station to El Montetaxi 12.2 mi
12 min
$40–55
Drive 12.2 mi
1. Drive from Cal State LA Station to El Montecar 12.2 mi
12 min
$3–4

Cal State LA Station to El Monte by foot and bus

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to El Monte Station - Upper Level every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 8 min. Foothill Transit also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from Cal State LA to El Monte hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 15 min.

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