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How to get fromEl Monte to Sherman Oaksby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Sherman Oaks by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway, line 240 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Hazeltinebus bus 240
    1h 32m
    $10–13

  2. Line 707 bus, line 422 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvdbus bus 422
    2h 19m
    $4–10

  3. Bus, subway, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Ventura / Lankershim to Ventura / Van Nuysbus bus 155 / ...
    1h 34m
    $5–6

  4. Drive  28.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Sherman Oakscar car 28.3 mi
    31 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Sherman Oakstaxi taxi 28.3 mi
    31 min
    $95–120

El Monte to Sherman Oaks by train, subway, and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd via Flower St and 12th St and Figueroa St & 12th St in around 2h 19m.

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