There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Northridge 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 Northridgetrain VC Line
2h 7m$8–12Line 267 bus, line 501 bus, line 152 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Raymond / Del Marbus 267
- Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to North Hollywood Stationbus 501
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Roscoe / Resedabus 152
3h 1m$4Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Partheniabus 240
2h 21m$5–6Drive 36.9 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Northridgecar 36.9 mi
43 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Northridgetaxi 36.9 mi
43 min$120–150
El Monte to Northridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Northridge is to line 267 bus and line 501 bus and line 152 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Northridge is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Northridge. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level and arriving at Reseda / Parthenia via Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Northridge. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Northridge via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between El Monte and Northridge is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Northridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from El Monte to Northridge, including transfers.
El Monte to Northridge bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Upper Level.
El Monte to Northridge train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Northridge is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Northridge, CA, USA?
You can take a train from El Monte to Northridge via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Reseda / Parthenia via Flower / 7th, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Universal / Studio City Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 2h 21m.
- 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 Northridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Parthenia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Raymond / Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Del Mar to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Roscoe / Reseda
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 Northridge bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Flower / 7th station.
El Monte to Northridge train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Northridge is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from El Monte to Northridge.
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