There are 5 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to El Monte by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
4h 53m$12–20Line 22 bus, line 486 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave Wbus 486
6h$8–19Line 22 bus, train
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to El Montetrain SB Line
5h 29m$12–20Drive 56.1 mi
- Drive from Lake Elsinore to El Montecar 56.1 mi
59 min$11–15Line 22 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
- Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Montebus El Paso / ...
5h 57m$22–47
Lake Elsinore to El Monte by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Elsinore to El Monte is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Elsinore to El Monte is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Elsinore to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Hwy 74 + Cambern and arriving at El Monte via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub and San Bernardino, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Elsinore to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Lake Elsinore and El Monte is 103 miles. The road distance is 56.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Lake Elsinore to El Monte, including transfers.
Lake Elsinore to El Monte bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
Lake Elsinore to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lake Elsinore to El Monte is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Lake Elsinore, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 74 + Cambern to El Monte via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino, CA in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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Lake Elsinore to El Monte bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Vine St. Mobility Hub station.
Lake Elsinore to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Elsinore to El Monte is 56 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Lake Elsinore to El Monte.
There are 1123+ hotels available in El Monte.


