What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Monrovia?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Monrovia is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Monrovia?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Monrovia is to fly and tram which takes 4h 21m and costs $430 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Monrovia?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave E via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Huntington / Maycrest and Huntington Dr and Rosemead Blvd E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Monrovia?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Monrovia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Oakland to Monrovia?

The distance between Oakland and Monrovia is 381 miles. The road distance is 381.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Monrovia without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Monrovia without a car is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which takes 8h 44m and costs $55 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Monrovia?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Oakland to Monrovia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Monrovia bus from?

Oakland to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Monrovia train from?

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

Train or bus from Oakland to Monrovia?

The best way to get from Oakland to Monrovia is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Oakland to Monrovia bus arrive?

Oakland to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Oakland to Monrovia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Monrovia?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Monrovia is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Oakland to Monrovia.

Where can I stay near Monrovia?

There are 578+ hotels available in Monrovia.

Oakland to Monrovia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, BART, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakland to Monrovia by plane, tram, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
4h 21m
$434–1,421
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Monrovia Stationtram
5h 52m
$41–222
BART, bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus San Jose
8h 44m
$57–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 47m
$148–306
Drive 379.7 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Monroviacar 379.7 mi
6h 17m
$70–101
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
4h 56m
$193–668
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
5h 23m
$199–825
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, tram
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to Pomona - Northtrain
4. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Monrovia Stationtram
5h 12m
$255–769
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
5h 58m
$498–774
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 Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 44m
$56–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 37m
$61–118

Oakland to Monrovia by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 378.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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