What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles is to bus which takes 10 min and costs $1 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and East Los Angeles?

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 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from El Monte to East Los Angeles?

The distance between El Monte and East Los Angeles is 8 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to East Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 10 min and costs $1 - $50.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles?

The bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Cal State LA Busway Station takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the El Monte to East Los Angeles bus from?

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

Where does the El Monte to East Los Angeles bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Monte to East Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to East Los Angeles is 11 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from El Monte to East Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near East Los Angeles?

There are 2632+ hotels available in East Los Angeles.

El Monte to East Los Angeles - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to East Los Angeles by bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus Metro J Line
10 min
$1–50
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1. Take the taxi from El Monte to East Los Angelestaxi 11.1 mi
12 min
$40–50
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to East Los Angelescar 11.1 mi
12 min
$2–3

El Monte to East Los Angeles by bus

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and East Los Angeles, CA, USA?

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. Four other operators also service this route.

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