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How to get fromCosta Mesa to El Monteby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to El Monte by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    3h 35m
    $19–34

  2. Line 1 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3h 42m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 38.1 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to El Montecar car 38.1 mi
    47 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to El Montetaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    47 min
    $130–170

  5. Line 47 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-19Th to Anaheim-Cerritosbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to El Montebus bus Cbx
    4h 32m
    $21–30

  6. Line 43 bus, line 460 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Valley Boulevard and Peck Roadbus bus 7
    4h 38m

Costa Mesa to El Monte by bus, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to El Monte via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 17Th-Newport to El Monte Station - Lower Level via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7Th-Channel, and 7th / Channel in around 3h 42m.

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