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How to get fromEl Monte to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway Metro D Line
    59 min
    $4

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Cursonbus bus 20
    1h 31m
    $3–4

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway Metro D Line
    59 min
    $9–11

  4. Drive 20.2 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 20.2 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    25 min
    $80–100

El Monte to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar702Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to La Brea Tar Pits via Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Wilshire / Curson in around 1h 31m.

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