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How to get fromEl Monte to Rancho Santa Margaritaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita 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 38m
    $51–79

  2. Line 460 bus, line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    4h 27m
    $7

  3. Drive 47.4 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 47.4 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margaritataxi taxi 47.4 mi
    54 min
    $150–190

  5. Line 7 bus, line 460 bus, line 83 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 Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    5h 2m

El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus

Calendar130Weekly Buses
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

You can take a train from El Monte to Rancho Santa Margarita via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via Norwalk Station, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 4h 27m.

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