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How to get fromLos Angeles Union Station to El Monte Stationby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 194 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rdbus bus 194 / ...
    34 min
    $3–8

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    54 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte Stationtaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    14 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte Stationcar car 13.2 mi
    14 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 707 bus, line 486 bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd Ebus bus 486
    42 min
    $3–12

Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte Station by bus

Calendar544Weekly Buses
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Union Station to El Monte Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.6 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

You can take a bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd via El Monte Station - Upper Level and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 34 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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