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Tijuana to El Monte Bus Schedule
Bus from Tijuana to El Monte: Journey Information
There are 49 intercity buses per day from Tijuana to El Monte. Traveling by bus from Tijuana to El Monte usually takes around 8 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 122 mi (196 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $51.01 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Tijuana to El Monte?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tijuana to El Monte that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 47 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 7h 37m | $63.09 |
| Los Limousines | 47 | 8h 21m | $75.55 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Tijuana to El Monte, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Los Limousines from Tijuana to El Monte from $74. There are 47 Los Limousines schedules from Tijuana to El Monte and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to El Monte. In Tijuana, Los Limousines departs to El Monte from Tijuana Airport and 2 other stations. In El Monte, Los Limousines arrives at El Monte Bus Station and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Tijuana to El Monte takes 8 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to El Monte in 5 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 46 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to El Monte.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tijuana to El Monte
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 196 kilometers from Tijuana to El Monte. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Tijuana to El Monte for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tijuana to El Monte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tijuana?
Main departure station: Tijuana Airport
Buses to El Monte leave from 5 stations in Tijuana.
All bus stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana Airport
Tijuana Rtno Sentri
Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Tijuana (Central)
Hotel City Express
Where does the bus arrive in El Monte?
Main arrival station: El Monte Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in El Monte.
Bus stations in El Monte:
El Monte Bus Station
Bus Station
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