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Journey Information
There are 17 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to El Monte. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to El Monte usually takes around one hour and 21 minutes, but the fastest Las Vegas Shuttles bus can make the trip in 15 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 15m |
| Cheapest price | US$8.49 |
| Trips per day | 14 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to El Monte?
There are 3 bus lines from Los Angeles to El Monte available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 15 daily trips, Los Limousines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 6 | 0h 24m | US$8.57 |
| Las Vegas Shuttles | 3 | 0h 15m | US$54.00 |
| Los Limousines | 15 | 2h 48m | US$26.48 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from Los Angeles to El Monte every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to El Monte usually start from US$8.
Book Las Vegas Shuttles from Los Angeles to El Monte from US$54. There are 3 Las Vegas Shuttles schedules from Los Angeles to El Monte and you can expect on average to pay for a Las Vegas Shuttles ticket to El Monte. In Los Angeles, Las Vegas Shuttles departs to El Monte from Los Angeles East 7th St and no other station. In El Monte, Las Vegas Shuttles arrives at El Monte Vly Blvd and no other station.
An average trip on Las Vegas Shuttles from Los Angeles to El Monte takes 0 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Las Vegas Shuttles offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to El Monte.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to El Monte from US$26. There are 15 Los Limousines schedules from Los Angeles to El Monte and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to El Monte. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines departs to El Monte from Los Angeles Bus Station 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 Los Angeles to El Monte takes 2 hours and 48 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to El Monte in 0 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 14 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to El Monte.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 21 minutes to cover the 20 kilometers from Los Angeles to El Monte. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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 Los Angeles 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 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to El Monte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St
Buses to El Monte leave from 5 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
Los Angeles Bus Station
E Olympic Blvd & S Augusta Ave Bus Stop
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
Los Angeles East 7th St
Where does the bus arrive in El Monte?
Main arrival station: El Monte Bus Station
Buses arrive in El Monte at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in El Monte:
El Monte Bus Station
Bus Station
El Monte Vly Blvd
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