What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Downtown and El Monte Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Monte. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles Downtown and El Monte Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from L.A. Union Station station and arriving at El Monte. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station?

The distance between Los Angeles Downtown and El Monte Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station without a car is to bus and line 194 bus which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station bus from?

Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / 5th station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station train from?

Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station is to bus and line 194 bus which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station bus arrive?

Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Where does the Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station train arrive?

Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at El Monte station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station is 15 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station.

Where can I stay near El Monte Station?

There are 961+ hotels available in El Monte Station.

Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 194 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line / ...
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rdbus 194 / ...
46 min
$3–8
Train
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
54 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Stationtaxi 14.5 mi
16 min
$50–65
Drive 14.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Stationcar 14.5 mi
16 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Montebus La / ...
1h
$16–50
Bus via El Monte
1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Montebus Los Angeles / ...
1h 2m
$35–50

Los Angeles Downtown to El Monte Station by bus

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and El Monte Station, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Olive / 5th to Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd via El Monte Station - Upper Level and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 46 min. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to El Monte hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 30 min.

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