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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to El Monte is to BART and bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to El Monte is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs $340 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Olive / 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Oakland to El Monte?

The distance between Oakland and El Monte is 420 miles. The road distance is 387.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to El Monte without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Oakland to El Monte, including transfers.

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

Oakland to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

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

Oakland to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to El Monte?

The best way to get from Oakland to El Monte is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Oakland to El Monte bus arrive?

Oakland to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Oakland to El Monte train arrive?

Oakland to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Oakland to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to El Monte is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Oakland to El Monte.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to El Monte?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to El Monte?

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Where can I stay near El Monte?

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Oakland to El Monte - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, BART, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to El Monte by plane, taxi, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to El Montetaxi
3h 32m
$345–916
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 266 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Rosemead / Fernbus
4h 58m
$43–250
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus San Jose
8h 16m
$54–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 18m
$128–280
Drive 385 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to El Montecar 385 mi
6h 23m
$71–102
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
3h 56m
$303–1,321
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to El Montetrain
5h 7m
$254–769
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain
5h 33m
$197–725
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain
6h
$183–632
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
8h 54m
$59–110

Oakland to El Monte by subway and bus

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 417.3 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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