What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to El Monte is to line 83 bus and line 460 bus and line 577 bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to El Monte is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at El Monte Station - Lower Level via Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Norwalk Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Forest and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to El Monte?

The distance between Lake Forest and El Monte is 58 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Forest to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to El Monte without a car is to train and line 76 bus which takes 2h 21m and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Lake Forest to El Monte?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Lake Forest to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Forest to El Monte bus from?

Lake Forest to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Forest to El Monte train from?

Lake Forest to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Lake Forest to El Monte?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to El Monte is to line 83 bus and line 460 bus and line 577 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Lake Forest to El Monte bus arrive?

Lake Forest to El Monte bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.

Where does the Lake Forest to El Monte train arrive?

Lake Forest to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to El Monte is 46 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Lake Forest to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 969+ hotels available in El Monte.

Lake Forest to El Monte - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 76 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to El Monte by train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, line 76 bus
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
2h 21m
$16–31
Line 83 bus, line 460 bus, line 577 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
3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
3h 46m
$4–5
Drive 45.3 mi
1. Drive from Lake Forest to El Montecar 45.3 mi
49 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to El Montetaxi 45.3 mi
49 min
$150–180
Train
1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
2h 31m
$21–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Montebus Cbx
4h 4m
$23–35

Lake Forest to El Monte by train and bus

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.1 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to El Monte Station - Lower Level via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Norwalk Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to El Monte via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 2h 31m.

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