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How to get fromEl Monte to Placentiaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Placentia by train, 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 L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    1h 56m
    $8–12

  2. Line 707 bus, line 286 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus bus 286
    2h 24m
    $3–12

  3. Drive 21.4 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Placentiacar car 21.4 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Placentiataxi taxi 21.4 mi
    29 min
    $80–95

  5. Line 7 bus, line 460 bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8 to Bradford-Chapmanbus bus 26
    3h 34m

El Monte to Placentia by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from El Monte to Fullerton via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Brea Mall via Pomona Transit Center in around 2h 24m.

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