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How to get fromIrvine to El Monte Stationby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to El Monte Station 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 36m
    $19–37

  2. Line 59 bus, line 486 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd Wbus bus 486
    4h 53m
    $4–14

  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 41m
    $10–14

  4. Drive  40.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to El Monte Stationcar car 40.7 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to El Monte Stationtaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    47 min
    $130–170

Irvine to El Monte Station by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to El Monte Station via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, and El Monte in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to El Monte Station via L.A. Union Station and El Monte in around 2h 41m.

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