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How to get fromIrvine to El Monteby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to El Monte by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 59 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Montebus bus Lxus 3126
    2h 29m
    $19–37

  2. Line 79 bus, line 1 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Culver-Michelson to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 79
    2. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3h 59m
    $5–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    2h 30m
    $10–14

  4. Drive  42.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to El Montecar car 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to El Montetaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    46 min
    $140–170

  6. Line 53 bus, train, line 76 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4bus bus 53
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    3h 54m
    $19–30

Irvine to El Monte by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to El Monte via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and Santa Ana in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 30m.

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