What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to La Jolla is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from El Monte to La Jolla?

The distance between El Monte and La Jolla is 128 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to La Jolla without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from El Monte to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to La Jolla bus from?

El Monte to La Jolla bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from El Monte station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to La Jolla train from?

El Monte to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to La Jolla?

The best way to get from El Monte to La Jolla is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the El Monte to La Jolla bus arrive?

El Monte to La Jolla bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the El Monte to La Jolla train arrive?

El Monte to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from El Monte to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to La Jolla is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from El Monte to La Jolla.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Monte to La Jolla?

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Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2058+ hotels available in La Jolla.

El Monte to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
4h 18m
$34–58
Drive 109.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to La Jollacar 109.4 mi
1h 59m
$20–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 2m
$49–99
Bus, fly, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 32m
$161–820
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 57m
$39–62

El Monte to La Jolla by bus

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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