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How to get fromEl Monte to Irvine (Station)by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Irvine (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 27m
    $21–39

  2. Drive 39.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Irvine (Station)car car 39.8 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 76 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 59m
    $16–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Irvine (Station)taxi taxi 39.8 mi
    44 min
    $130–160

  5. Line 76 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 26m
    $17–25

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus El Paso
    6h 13m
    $23–35

El Monte to Irvine (Station) by train and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from El Monte to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Irvine via Alameda / Los Angeles and Los Angeles in around 3h 26m.

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