How to get from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

From El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana by bus and train

To get from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the METRO J bus from El Monte Station station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 862 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Civic Center-Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

110min$1.75
Bus - METRO J
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #608| Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Van Ness
    ID 6132
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via 707, OC LINE and 862

To get from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 707 bus from El Monte Station station to Ramirez Street 598 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 862 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Civic Center-Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

121min
Bus - 707707
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramirez Street 598
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #608| Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Van Ness
    ID 6132
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana

The distance between El Monte Station and City of Santa Ana is approximately 48.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Ana – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana

To check the bus and train schedule from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Monte Station) and destination (City of Santa Ana), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana by bus and train via 707, OC LINE and 862

To get from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 707 bus from El Monte Station station to Ramirez Street 598 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE train and finally take the 862 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Civic Center-Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Santa Ana on the Moovit app.

121min
Bus - 707707
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - 862862
Walk to City of Santa Ana
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramirez Street 598
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #608| Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Van Ness
    ID 6132
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Santa Ana
    Walk to
    City of Santa Ana
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 862.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 707, Train line OC LINE, Bus line 862.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte Station and City of Santa Ana?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana?

    The METRO J bus line goes from San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Monte Station in El Monte to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station near City of Santa Ana.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana by bus and train?

    The total travel time between El Monte Station and City of Santa Ana by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte Station to get to City of Santa Ana?

    Get on the METRO J bus from the San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line stop near El Monte Station in El Monte.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte Station and City of Santa Ana?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza stop, which is closest to City of Santa Ana.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana?

    The ride from El Monte Station to City of Santa Ana costs $1.75.

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