There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to San Dimas by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to Pomona - Northtrain SB Line
43 min$9–12Line 492 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus 492
58 min$1–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to San Dimastaxi 14.8 mi
18 min$50–65Drive 14.8 mi
- Drive from El Monte to San Dimascar 14.8 mi
18 min$3–4
El Monte to San Dimas by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to San Dimas is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to San Dimas is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte Station Upper Level station and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at San Dimas Station via Pomona North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between El Monte and San Dimas is 22 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to San Dimas without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from El Monte to San Dimas, including transfers.
El Monte to San Dimas bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from El Monte Station Upper Level.
El Monte to San Dimas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to San Dimas is to train which takes 43 min and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 492 bus, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from El Monte to Pomona - North hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Foothill Transit operates a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to Pomona - North
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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 San Dimas bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E station.
El Monte to San Dimas train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Pomona - North station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to San Dimas is 15 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from El Monte to San Dimas.
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