There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Camarillo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Camarillo Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 3m$25–49Line 707 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus 422
4h 59m$7–14Drive 64.3 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Camarillocar 64.3 mi
1h 8m$12–17Line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain VC Line
3h 30m$11–16
El Monte to Camarillo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Camarillo is to line 707 bus and bus which costs $6 - $15 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Camarillo is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Camarillo station. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station Upper Level and arriving at Camarillo station via Figueroa St & 12th St and Thousand Oaks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Camarillo. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Camarillo Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between El Monte and Camarillo is 70 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Camarillo without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from El Monte to Camarillo, including transfers.
El Monte to Camarillo bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from El Monte Station Upper Level.
El Monte to Camarillo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Camarillo is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 707 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Camarillo, CA, USA?
You can take a train from El Monte to Camarillo Amtrak via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Camarillo station via Flower St and 12th St, Figueroa St & 12th St, and Thousand Oaks Transit Center in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Camarillo Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Camarillo bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Flower St and 12th St station.
El Monte to Camarillo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Camarillo is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from El Monte to Camarillo.
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