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How to get fromEl Monte to Van Nuysby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from El Monte to Van Nuys by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway, 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 North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus 154 / ...
    1h 27m
    $10–13

  2. Line 267 bus, line 501 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to North Hollywood Stationbus bus 501
    2h 18m
    $4–5

  3. Bus, subway

    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 North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus bus 154 / ...
    1h 27m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 29.1 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Van Nuyscar car 29.1 mi
    34 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Van Nuystaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    34 min
    $95–120

  6. Train

    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 Van Nuystrain train VC Line
    1h 58m
    $8–11

  7. Line 267 bus, line 549 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Colorado / Lakebus bus 267
    2. Take the bus from Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd to Burbank Blvd & Van Nuys Blvdbus bus 549
    2h 56m
    $4–6

El Monte to Van Nuys by train, subway, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?

You can take a train from El Monte to Van Nuys via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Oxnard / Van Nuys via Raymond / Del Mar, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 2h 18m.

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