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The average bus between Rowland Heights and Whittier takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rowland Heights to Whittier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration
27 mi
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Line 178 bus, line 7 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Colima Rd and Batson Ave W to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 178
  2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4 to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus bus 7
2h 36m

Rowland Heights to Whittier bus times

Buses run hourly between Rowland Heights and Whittier. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rowland Heights is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Whittier at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Station Lower Level and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 23m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 9m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 14m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 23m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 9m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 14m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 23m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 9m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 14m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 23m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 9m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 14m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 23m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 9m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 14m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 44m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 24m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 13m • 1 change

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    Foothill TransitNorwalk Transit System2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rowland Heights to Whittier? 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: 27.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Rowland Heights, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Colima Rd and Batson Ave W to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street via El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4 in around 2h 36m.

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