What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Paula to El Monte is to bus which costs $7 - $19 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Paula to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Santa Paula to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Paula and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Paula to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Santa Paula City Hall and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Pacific View Mall, TOCTC Park & Ride and Figueroa / Pico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Paula and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Paula to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Oxnard and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Santa Paula to El Monte?

The distance between Santa Paula and El Monte is 93 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Paula to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $16 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Santa Paula to El Monte?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Santa Paula to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to El Monte bus from?

Santa Paula to El Monte bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Pacific View Mall station.

Where do I catch the Santa Paula to El Monte train from?

Santa Paula to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oxnard station.

Train or bus from Santa Paula to El Monte?

The best way to get from Santa Paula to El Monte is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $19 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Santa Paula to El Monte bus arrive?

Santa Paula to El Monte bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at Thousand Oaks Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Paula to El Monte train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Paula to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Paula to El Monte is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Santa Paula to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 969+ hotels available in El Monte.

Santa Paula to El Monte - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 6 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Paula to El Monte by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
4h 24m
$16–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from TOCTC Park & Ride to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 422 / ...
7h 1m
$8–19
Line 6 bus, train, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Mills & Telegraph to Otcbus 6
2. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
6h 4m
$26–53
Drive 78.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Paula to El Montecar 78.9 mi
1h 28m
$15–21

Santa Paula to El Monte by bus and train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Paula City Hall to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Pacific View Mall, TOCTC Park & Ride, Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, and Figueroa / Pico in around 7h 1m.

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