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

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Santa Clarita by train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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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 Newhalltrain train AV Line
    2h 20m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 43.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Santa Claritacar car 43.2 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 76 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 48m
    $13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Santa Claritataxi taxi 43.2 mi
    48 min
    $140–180

  5. Line 70 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    2h 59m
    $10–13

El Monte to Santa Clarita by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from El Monte to Newhall via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Alameda / Los Angeles and Los Angeles in around 2h 48m.

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