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 29 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 29 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 El Monte and arriving at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Anaheim-Cerritos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

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

No, there is no direct train from El Monte Station to Fullerton. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Fullerton via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from El Monte Station to Fullerton?

The distance between El Monte Station and Fullerton is 41 miles. The road distance is 17.7 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 bus and train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m 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 CBX Cross Border Express, depart from El Monte 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 21m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $29 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the El Monte Station to Fullerton bus arrive?

El Monte Station to Fullerton bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Anaheim-Cerritos 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 29 min to drive from El Monte Station to Fullerton.

Where can I stay near Fullerton?

There are 994+ hotels available in Fullerton.

El Monte Station to Fullerton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte Station to Fullerton by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 28m
$30–43
Drive 17.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte Station to Fullertoncar 17.6 mi
29 min
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
2h 21m
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte Station to Fullertontaxi 17.6 mi
29 min
$65–80
Line 76 bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 52m
$9–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Anaheim-Cerritosbus El Paso
5h 48m
$21–29

El Monte Station to Fullerton by bus and train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.5 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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 via El Monte and L.A. Union Station in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from El Monte to Anaheim-Cerritos twice daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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