What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to El Monte is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at El Monte Bus Stop via Oceanside Transportation Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to El Monte?

The distance between Carlsbad and El Monte is 99 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to El Monte?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Carlsbad to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to El Monte bus from?

Carlsbad to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to El Monte train from?

Carlsbad to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to El Monte?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to El Monte is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Carlsbad to El Monte bus arrive?

Carlsbad to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Carlsbad to El Monte train arrive?

Carlsbad to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to El Monte is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Carlsbad to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 966+ hotels available in El Monte.

Carlsbad to El Monte - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to El Monte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 26m
$33–65
Drive 86.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlsbad to El Montecar 86.6 mi
1h 31m
$16–23
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
4h 35m
$18–32
Bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
4h 51m
$32–52

Carlsbad to El Monte by train and foot (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown twice daily. Tickets cost $14–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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