There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
2h 58m$40–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channelbus 577
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
3h 15m$4Drive 48 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Laguna Beachcar 48 mi
54 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Laguna Beachtaxi 48 mi
54 min$160–190
El Monte to Laguna Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach is to bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Amador and arriving at Coast-Ocean via 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between El Monte and Laguna Beach is 75 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
El Monte to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Amador station.
El Monte to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Laguna Beach is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $4 and takes 3h 15m.
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 and Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Coast-Ocean via 7th / Channel and 7Th-Channel in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to 7th / Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th / Channel station.
El Monte to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Laguna Beach is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from El Monte to Laguna Beach.
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