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How to get fromEl Monte to Vistaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Vista by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 14m
    $35–54

  2. Drive  90 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte to Vistacar car 90 mi
    1h 36m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    3h 52m
    $35–53

  4. Line 76 bus, train, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 5m
    $49–82

  5. Line 70 bus, bus, line 303 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus bus 303 / ...
    5h 21m
    $19–31

El Monte to Vista by bus, train, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 3h 52m.

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