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

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Irvine is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Irvine is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Campus-University Center via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from El Monte to Irvine?

The distance between El Monte and Irvine is 41 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to Irvine without a car is to bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from El Monte to Irvine, including transfers.

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

El Monte to Irvine bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Irvine train from?

El Monte to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Irvine?

The best way to get from El Monte to Irvine is to bus and line 59 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the El Monte to Irvine bus arrive?

El Monte to Irvine bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the El Monte to Irvine train arrive?

El Monte to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Irvine is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from El Monte to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1562+ hotels available in Irvine.

El Monte to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 59 bus, car

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

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Bus, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus Lxus 3105
2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Campus-University Centerbus 59
1h 50m
$26–36
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Irvinecar 37.3 mi
43 min
$7–10
Train
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 28m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Irvinetaxi 37.3 mi
43 min
$120–150

El Monte to Irvine by bus

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte to Campus-University Center via Santa Ana and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Tustin via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 28m.

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