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How to get fromEl Monte to Laguna Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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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 41m
    $66–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    3h 15m
    $4

  3. Drive  48 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Laguna Beachcar car 48 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Laguna Beachtaxi taxi 48 mi
    54 min
    $160–190

El Monte to Laguna Beach by bus

Calendar110Weekly Buses
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from El Monte to Laguna Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Coast-Ocean via 7th / Channel and 7Th-Channel in around 3h 15m.

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