What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

The fastest way to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte Station and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte Station to Fullerton. However, there are services departing from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road and arriving at Commonwealth-Malden via Norwalk Station and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte Station and Fullerton?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte Station to Fullerton station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

The distance between El Monte Station and Fullerton is 38 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $30.

How long does it take to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte Station to Fullerton bus from?

El Monte Station to Fullerton bus services, operated by Norwalk Transit System, depart from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road station.

Where do I catch the El Monte Station to Fullerton train from?

El Monte Station to Fullerton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.

Train or bus from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

The best way to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and line 460 bus, which costs and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the El Monte Station to Fullerton bus arrive?

El Monte Station to Fullerton bus services, operated by Norwalk Transit System, arrive at C Line Station.

Where does the El Monte Station to Fullerton train arrive?

El Monte Station to Fullerton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte Station to Fullerton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from El Monte Station to Fullerton.

Where can I stay near Fullerton?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Fullerton.

El Monte Station to Fullerton - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 7 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 15m
$20–30
Drive 17.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte Station to Fullertoncar 17.9 mi
30 min
$4–5
Line 7 bus, line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
3h 17m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte Station to Fullertontaxi 17.9 mi
30 min
$65–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Anaheim-Cerritosbus El Paso
5h 55m
$21–29

El Monte Station to Fullerton by foot and train

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from El Monte Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station via El Monte, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Monte Station to Commonwealth-Malden via Valley Boulevard and Peck Road, Norwalk Station, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8 in around 3h 17m.

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