There are 7 ways to get from El Monte to Yuma by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
5h 56m$122–196Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus FlixBus 2054
8h 39m$42–72Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0850
7h 15m$50–75Drive 256.8 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Yumacar 256.8 mi
4h 17m$47–68Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Yuma International Airport
- Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane ONT - YUM
7h 13m$61–345Bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Imperial County Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane HHR - IPL
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
6h 5m$224–296Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
6h 15m$138–695
El Monte to Yuma by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Yuma is to bus via Los Angeles Downtown which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Yuma is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte Bus Stop and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Pomona Amtrak and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between El Monte and Yuma is 239 miles. The road distance is 258.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Yuma without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from El Monte to Yuma, including transfers.
El Monte to Yuma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
El Monte to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pomona Amtrak station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Yuma is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Pomona Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–260
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pomona Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
El Monte to Yuma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Yuma County Area Transit station.
El Monte to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Yuma Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Yuma is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from El Monte to Yuma.
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