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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Monteby bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Monte by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    55 min
    $9–15

  2. Drive 30.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Montecar car 30.7 mi
    41 min
    $6–9

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to El Monterideshare rideshare 30.7 mi
    41 min
    $65–85

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Montetaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    41 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, line 707 bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 707
    1h 4m
    $9–19

  6. Bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus bus 70
    1h 47m
    $9–15

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    1h 57m
    $14–22

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Monte by bus

Calendar280Weekly Buses
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Monte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Los Angeles Union Station and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 55 min.

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