What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Vista?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Vista is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Vista?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Vista is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Vista. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Vista?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Vista. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from El Monte to Vista?

The distance between El Monte and Vista is 108 miles. The road distance is 90.5 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Vista without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Vista without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Vista?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from El Monte to Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Vista bus from?

El Monte to Vista bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Vista train from?

El Monte to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Vista?

The best way to get from El Monte to Vista is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus and line 303 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the El Monte to Vista bus arrive?

El Monte to Vista bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the El Monte to Vista train arrive?

El Monte to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Vista is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from El Monte to Vista.

Where can I stay near Vista?

There are 987+ hotels available in Vista.

El Monte to Vista - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, and line 303 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 8m
$37–76
Drive 90 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Vistacar 90 mi
1h 36m
$17–24
Line 76 bus, train, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 5m
$32–67
Line 70 bus, bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 20m
$19–32
Line 76 bus, bus, line 303 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
5h 28m
$34–52

El Monte to Vista by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 5h 20m.

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