There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Pasadena by bus, train, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 267 bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Del Mar / Los Roblesbus 267
45 min$1–2Train, tram
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
57 min$9–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Pasadenataxi 10.7 mi
18 min$35–50Drive 10.7 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Pasadenacar 10.7 mi
18 min$2–3
El Monte to Pasadena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Pasadena is to line 267 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Pasadena is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Del Mar / Los Robles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between El Monte and Pasadena is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Pasadena without a car is to line 267 bus which takes 45 min and costs $1 - $2.
The line 267 bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Del Mar / Los Robles takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
El Monte to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.
El Monte to Pasadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Del Mar / Los Robles station.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Del Mar / Los Robles hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Del Mar / Los Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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 Pasadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Pasadena is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from El Monte to Pasadena.
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