What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to El Monte is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to El Monte is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to El Monte. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at El Monte via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from San Diego to El Monte?

The distance between San Diego and El Monte is 150 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to El Monte?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from San Diego to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to El Monte bus from?

San Diego to El Monte bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.

Where does the San Diego to El Monte bus arrive?

San Diego to El Monte bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.

Can I drive from San Diego to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to El Monte is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from San Diego to El Monte.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to El Monte?

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Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1130+ hotels available in El Monte.

San Diego to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 76 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to El Monte by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
3h 40m
$33–54
Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Diego to El Montecar 120.3 mi
2h 6m
$21–30
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
4h 12m
$71–109
Fly, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
2h 15m
$213–461
Bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
4h 47m
$22–32

San Diego to El Monte by bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Limousine Express operates a bus from San Ysidro to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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