How to get fromEl Monte Station to Pasadenaby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte Station to Pasadena by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 21m
$9–11
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte Station to Pasadenacar 11.2 mi
19 min
$2–3
Line 486 bus, line 287 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 486
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Arcadia Stationbus 287
3. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
1h 31m
$5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte Station to Pasadenataxi 11.2 mi
19 min
$40–50
Line 267 bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Garfieldbus 267
1h 33m
$3–8

El Monte Station to Pasadena by bus and tram

157Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 22.9 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Garfield hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 54 min.

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