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How to get fromEl Monte to Encinoby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Encino by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway, line 240 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    1h 50m
    $10–13

  2. Bus, subway, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    1h 50m
    $5–6

  3. Drive  31.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Encinocar car 31.3 mi
    35 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Encinotaxi taxi 31.3 mi
    35 min
    $100–130

El Monte to Encino by train, subway, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from El Monte to Encino. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Universal / Studio City Station, walk to Universal / Studio City Station, then take the line 240 bus to Ventura / Balboa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Ventura / Balboa via Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 1h 50m.

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