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San Diego - El Monte Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 19 intercity buses per day from San Diego to El Monte. Traveling by bus from San Diego to El Monte usually takes around 6 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance106 mi (171 km)
Shortest duration3h 25m
Cheapest price€19.85
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceLos Limousines
Bus lines3

How much is a bus ticket from San Diego to El Monte?

€26.15 is the average price of a bus ticket from San Diego to El Monte. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Average prices by travel date

€42€28€14MarApr

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from San Diego to El Monte is expected to be between €23 and €36. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is April 9, 2024, when tickets are available for April 9, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €27.

Prices as travel date approaches

€46€37€28€18€93020100

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to €16.22.

What bus companies travel from San Diego to El Monte?

There are 3 bus lines from San Diego to El Monte available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 18 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:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US24h 24m€34.38
Greyhound65h 46m€31.10
Los Limousines187h 40m€37.94
  • 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 2 trips per day from San Diego to El Monte, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • 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 San Diego to El Monte every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 46 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to El Monte usually start from €19.

  • Book Los Limousines from San Diego to El Monte from €36. There are 18 Los Limousines schedules from San Diego to El Monte and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to El Monte. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to El Monte from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and 1 other station. In El Monte, Los Limousines arrives at El Monte Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to El Monte takes 7 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to El Monte in 3 hours and 25 minutes .

    On weekends, Los Limousines offers 20 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 6 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 171 kilometers from San Diego to El Monte. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 25 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.

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to El Monte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 19 scheduled buses that travel from San Diego to El Monte every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

San Diego

San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.

Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.

Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in San Diego?

Main departure station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal

Buses to El Monte leave from 6 stations in San Diego.

All bus stations in San Diego:

  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal

  • San Ysidro Transit Center

  • Cross Border Xpress CBX

  • San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

  • 2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)

  • 789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village

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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