There are 11 ways to get from El Monte to San Jose by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
3h 38m$122–618Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
6h 37m$49–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 26m$117–259Drive 350.2 mi
- Drive from El Monte to San Josecar 350.2 mi
5h 56m$64–93Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
4h 4m$193–816Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
4h 22m$77–467Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane LAX - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 46m$99–226Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
4h 29m$486–772Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
5h 20m$201–731Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
8h 36m$52–102Bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA
- Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
8h 47m$50–57
El Monte to San Jose by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to San Jose is to bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which costs $45 - $60 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to San Jose is to bus and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to San Jose. However, there are services departing from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket and arriving at Santa Clara & 5th via King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to San Jose. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at San Jose via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between El Monte and San Jose is 339 miles. The road distance is 352.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from El Monte to San Jose, including transfers.
El Monte to San Jose bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket station.
El Monte to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to San Jose is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Hoang Express operates a bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 6h. Xe Do Hoang Transportation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to San Jose bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
El Monte to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to San Jose is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from El Monte to San Jose.
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