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How to get fromEl Monte to South Pasadenaby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to South Pasadena by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to South Pasadena Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    49 min
    $9–11

  2. Drive  9.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to South Pasadenacar car 9.4 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, line 258 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Mission / Fremontbus bus 258
    1h 6m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to South Pasadenataxi taxi 9.4 mi
    13 min
    $30–45

  5. Line 70 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Atlantic / Floralbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Missionbus bus 260/261
    1h 23m
    $3

El Monte to South Pasadena by train and tram

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.1 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Mission / Fremont via Cal State LA Busway Station and Cal State La Transit Center in around 1h 6m.

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