The average bus between Chula Vista and El Monte takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chula Vista 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chula Vista and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chula Vista is at 6:40 PM which arrives into El Monte at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at San Ysidro Station and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chula Vista 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Chula Vista station and arriving at El Monte station via El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Chula Vista to El Monte bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro station.
Chula Vista to El Monte bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Chula Vista and El Monte is 181.4 km. The road distance is 227 km.
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Ysidro to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.