What is the cheapest way to get from Northridge to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Northridge to El Monte is to line 240 bus and line 70 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northridge to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Northridge to El Monte is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Northridge and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Figueroa / Pico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Northridge and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Northridge to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Northridge to El Monte?

The distance between Northridge and El Monte is 45 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.

How do I travel from Northridge to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Northridge to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Northridge to El Monte?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Northridge to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northridge to El Monte bus from?

Northridge to El Monte bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Northridge to El Monte train from?

Northridge to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Northridge station.

Train or bus from Northridge to El Monte?

The best way to get from Northridge to El Monte is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $4 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Northridge to El Monte bus arrive?

Northridge to El Monte bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Northridge to El Monte train arrive?

Northridge to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Northridge to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to El Monte is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Northridge to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1130+ hotels available in El Monte.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line
1h 47m
$4–10
Train
1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
2h 16m
$9–12
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Northridge to El Montecar 40 mi
48 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northridge to El Montetaxi 40 mi
48 min
$130–160
Line 240 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
3h 3m
$5–6

Northridge to El Monte by bus

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Distance: 45 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Figueroa St & Pico Blvd and Figueroa / Pico in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northridge to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 16m.

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