What is the cheapest way to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between East Los Angeles and Whittier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whittier/Garfield and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from East Los Angeles to Whittier?

The distance between East Los Angeles and Whittier is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Los Angeles to Whittier without a car?

The best way to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier without a car is to bus which takes 34 min and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier?

The bus from Whittier/Garfield to Philadelphia/Painter takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the East Los Angeles to Whittier bus from?

East Los Angeles to Whittier bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Whittier/Garfield station.

Where does the East Los Angeles to Whittier bus arrive?

East Los Angeles to Whittier bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia/Painter station.

Can I drive from East Los Angeles to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between East Los Angeles to Whittier is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from East Los Angeles to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Whittier.

East Los Angeles to Whittier - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from East Los Angeles to Whittier by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Whittier/Garfield to Philadelphia/Painterbus 10 Whittier Blvd
34 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Los Angeles to Whittiertaxi 8.8 mi
18 min
$35–45
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from East Los Angeles to Whittiercar 8.8 mi
18 min
$2–3
Walk
1. Take the walk from East Los Angeles to Whittierwalk 9.7 mi
3h 6m
Line 18 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Whittier / Ford to Garfield / Whittierbus 18
2. Take the bus from Whittier/Garfield to Philadelphia/Painterbus 10 Whittier Blvd
1h 2m
$3–4

East Los Angeles to Whittier by bus

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Distance: 6.4 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between East Los Angeles, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?

Montebello Bus Lines operates a bus from Whittier/Garfield to Philadelphia/Painter every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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