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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $4.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

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

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 Union Station to El Monte?

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and El Monte is 13 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $4.

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

The bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Level takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 30 min.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte is 16 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte?

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Where can I stay near El Monte?

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Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line
14 min
$1–4
Train
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
30 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Union Station to El Montetaxi 16.3 mi
17 min
$55–70
Drive 16.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to El Montecar 16.3 mi
17 min
$3–5

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Level every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 14 min. Two other operators also service this route. 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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