What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station is to bus which costs $1 - $6 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Cal State LA Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level station and arriving at Cal State LA Busway Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Cal State LA Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Monte and arriving at Cal State LA. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from El Monte to Cal State LA Station?

The distance between El Monte and Cal State LA Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Cal State LA Station without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station?

The train from El Monte to Cal State LA takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Cal State LA Station bus from?

El Monte to Cal State LA Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Cal State LA Station train from?

El Monte to Cal State LA Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Cal State LA Station?

The best way to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 15 min.

Where does the El Monte to Cal State LA Station bus arrive?

El Monte to Cal State LA Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cal State LA Busway Station.

Where does the El Monte to Cal State LA Station train arrive?

El Monte to Cal State LA Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Cal State LA station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Cal State LA Station?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Cal State LA Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from El Monte to Cal State LA Station.

Where can I stay near Cal State LA Station?

There are 2572+ hotels available in Cal State LA Station.

El Monte to Cal State LA Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Cal State LA Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from El Monte to Cal State LAtrain SB Line
11 min
$6–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus Metro J Line
15 min
$1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Cal State LA Stationtaxi 16.7 mi
16 min
$55–70
Drive 16.7 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Cal State LA Stationcar 16.7 mi
16 min
$3–5

El Monte to Cal State LA Station by train

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Cal State LA Station, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from El Monte to Cal State LA hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Cal State LA Busway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 10 min. Foothill Transit also services this route every 20 minutes.

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