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

From Disneyland to El Monte by bus and train

To get from Disneyland to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station to Artic - Dock 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE 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 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Disneyland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

105min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 2
    ID 8362
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #607| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 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 Disneyland to El Monte by bus and train via 543, OC LINE and METRO J

To get from Disneyland to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE 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 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Disneyland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

94min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 543543
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Harbor-East Shuttle Area

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor-East Shuttle Area
    ID 0218
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Fullerton Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 3
    ID 1962
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #607| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 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
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Public transit directions from Disneyland to El Monte

The distance between Disneyland, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 45.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Disneyland 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Disneyland to El Monte

To check the bus and train schedule from Disneyland to El Monte using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Disneyland) and destination (El Monte), 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 Disneyland to El Monte by bus and train via 543, OC LINE and METRO J

To get from Disneyland to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 543 bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OC LINE 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 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Disneyland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

94min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 543543
Train - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Harbor-East Shuttle Area

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor-East Shuttle Area
    ID 0218
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Fullerton Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 3
    ID 1962
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #607| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 553, Train line OC LINE, Bus line METRO J.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 543, Train line OC LINE, Bus line METRO J.

  • Is there a direct bus between Disneyland and El Monte?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Disneyland to El Monte?

    The 553 bus line goes from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station near Disneyland in Anaheim to Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Disneyland to El Monte by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Disneyland in Anaheim and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Disneyland to get to El Monte?

    Get on the 553 bus from the Harbor Blvd at Disneyland stop near Disneyland in Anaheim.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Disneyland and El Monte?

    Get off the bus at the Costa Mesa - South Coast Plaza stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Disneyland to El Monte?

    The ride from Disneyland to El Monte costs $2.00.

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