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Trip Overview

The average bus between California and El Monte takes 20 min and the fastest bus takes 17 min. There is a bus service every few hours from California to El Monte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20 min
Duration
14 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

California to El Monte bus times

Buses run hourly between California and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from California is at 11:14 PM which arrives into El Monte at 11:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 18 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to El Monte? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Aliso / Los Angeles to El Monte Station - Upper Level every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 18 min. Foothill Transit also services this route every 30 minutes.

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