There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 707 bus, train
best- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
3h 57m$72–110Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Desert Hot Springscar 96.4 mi
1h 39m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Stationbus Huntington Park
5h 27m$51–64Line 486 bus, train
- Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486
- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
4h 23m$72–110Bus via El Monte Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
5h 42m$24–35
El Monte to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Palm at Buena Vista via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy and Town Center at Hahn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between El Monte and Desert Hot Springs is 102 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to line 707 bus and train which takes 3h 57m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
El Monte to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Desert Hot Springs is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from El Monte to Desert Hot Springs.
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Monte to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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