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

The cheapest way to get from Vista to El Monte is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vista to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Santa Anita / Mildred via Oceanside Transportation Center and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at El Monte via Oceanside and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Vista to El Monte?

The distance between Vista and El Monte is 108 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vista to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Vista to El Monte, including transfers.

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

Vista to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

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

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

Train or bus from Vista to El Monte?

The best way to get from Vista to El Monte is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 70 bus, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Vista to El Monte bus arrive?

Vista to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Vista to El Monte train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vista to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to El Monte is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Vista to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1136+ hotels available in El Monte.

Vista to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 70 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vista to El Monte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m
$36–76
Bus, line 70 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
5h 3m
$16–30
Drive 91.7 mi
1. Drive from Vista to El Montecar 91.7 mi
1h 35m
$17–25
Line 303 bus, train, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
5h 15m
$32–67
Line 303 bus, bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10bus 303 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angelesbus
3. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
5h 40m
$34–52

Vista to El Monte by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Santa Anita / Mildred via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 5h 3m.

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