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How to get fromSouth El Monte to Los Angelesby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South El Monte to Los Angeles by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angelesbus bus Metro J Line
    26 min
    $2–6

  2. Line 70 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Garvey / Central to 1st / Broadwaybus bus 70
    1h 6m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South El Monte to Los Angelestaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    15 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from South El Monte to Los Angelescar car 13.2 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

South El Monte to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar1189Weekly Buses
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between South El Monte, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Arcadia / Los Angeles every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 19 min. Foothill Transit also services this route every 20 minutes.

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