What is the cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte is to line 83 bus and line 460 bus which costs $6 - $7 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Laguna Niguel and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Niguel to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at El Monte via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Laguna Niguel and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Laguna Niguel to El Monte?

The distance between Laguna Niguel and El Monte is 71 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte without a car is to train and line 76 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $19 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laguna Niguel to El Monte bus from?

Laguna Niguel to El Monte bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Laguna Niguel to El Monte train from?

Laguna Niguel to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.

Train or bus from Laguna Niguel to El Monte?

The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Laguna Niguel to El Monte bus arrive?

Laguna Niguel to El Monte bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Monte station.

Where does the Laguna Niguel to El Monte train arrive?

Laguna Niguel to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Laguna Niguel to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to El Monte is 52 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Laguna Niguel to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1135+ hotels available in El Monte.

Laguna Niguel to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to El Monte by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 76 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
2h 36m
$20–39
Line 83 bus, line 460 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 83
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
4h 26m
$6–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Montebus Cbx
4h 14m
$27–39
Drive 52 mi
1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to El Montecar 52 mi
58 min
$10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
2h 40m
$11–15

Laguna Niguel to El Monte by train and bus

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Distance: 70.4 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 40m.

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