How to get from Irvine to El Monte by bus and train?

From Irvine to El Monte by bus and train

To get from Irvine to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Bus - 8686
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Irvine to El Monte by bus and train via 86, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 707

To get from Irvine to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 707 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station to El Monte Station E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 8686
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 707707
Walk to El Monte
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Irvine to El Monte

The distance between Irvine, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 59.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Irvine to El Monte by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Irvine to El Monte by bus and train via 86, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 707

To get from Irvine to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 86 bus from Alton-Kaiser Permanente station to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 707 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station to El Monte Station E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 8686
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 707707
Walk to El Monte
Leaves from Alton-Kaiser Permanente

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Irvine
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irvine Station-Dock 5
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Irvine Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to El Monte?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 86, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line METRO J.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Irvine to El Monte?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 86, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 707.

  • Is there a direct bus between Irvine and El Monte in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Irvine to El Monte in Los Angeles?

    The 86 bus line goes from Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center station near Irvine to Irvine Station-Dock 5 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Irvine Station-Dock 5 station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Irvine to El Monte in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Irvine and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Irvine to get to El Monte in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Mission Viejo - Murray Community Center stop near Irvine in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Irvine and El Monte in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Irvine Station-Dock 5 stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

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