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How to get fromManhattan Beach to El Monteby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to El Monte by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 438 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus bus 438
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    1h 15m
    $3–10

  2. Line 438 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus bus 438
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    2h 18m
    $10–15

  3. Drive 33.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to El Montecar car 33.2 mi
    43 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan Beach to El Montetaxi taxi 33.2 mi
    43 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 109 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Aviation Blvd. / Century Blvd.bus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    2h 4m
    $4–5

Manhattan Beach to El Monte by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Figueroa St & 12th St and Figueroa / Pico in around 1h 15m.

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