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

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to South El Monte by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2h 40m
    $11–22

  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 Santa Anita Ave and Garvey Ave Wbus bus 486
    4h 51m
    $4–14

  3. Line 53 bus, train, line 70 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 Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to Garvey / Centralbus bus 70
    3h 50m
    $12–24

  4. Drive 39.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to South El Montecar car 39.6 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to South El Montetaxi taxi 39.6 mi
    45 min
    $130–160

  6. Train via Tyler Avenue & Dodson Street

    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
    3h 16m
    $11–15

  7. Line 79 bus, line 1 bus, bus

    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
    4h 59m
    $6–7

Irvine to South El Monte by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Santa Anita Ave and Garvey Ave W via Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 4h 51m.

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