What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to California?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to California is to bus which costs $1 - $6 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to California?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to California is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level station and arriving at Arcadia / Los Angeles. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from El Monte to California?

The distance between El Monte and California is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to California without a car is to bus which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $6.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to California?

The bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angeles takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the El Monte to California bus from?

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

Where does the El Monte to California bus arrive?

El Monte to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Arcadia / Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Monte to California?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to California is 13 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from El Monte to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3353+ hotels available in California.

El Monte to California - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to California by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angelesbus Metro J Line
19 min
$1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Los Angelestaxi 13.1 mi
13 min
$45–55
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Los Angelescar 13.1 mi
13 min
$3–4

El Monte to California by bus

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Distance: 12.6 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angeles every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 19 min. Foothill Transit also services this route every 20 minutes.

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