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How to get fromStudio City to El Monteby subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Studio City to El Monte by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line / ...
    1h 10m
    $5–6

  2. Line 218 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrosebus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus 76 / ...
    2h 3m
    $4–6

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain train SB Line
    2h 6m
    $10–13

  4. Drive 28.7 mi

    1. Drive from Studio City to El Montecar car 28.7 mi
    31 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Studio City to El Montetaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    31 min
    $95–120

  6. Subway, line 70 bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Pershing Square Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Mildredbus bus 70
    2h 1m
    $5–6

Studio City to El Monte by bus and subway

Calendar664Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 5th, and Olive / 5th in around 2h 3m.

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