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Coach from San Diego to El Monte: Journey Information
There are 38 intercity coaches per day from San Diego to El Monte. Traveling by coach from San Diego to El Monte usually takes around 5 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 106 mi (171 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £18.77 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coaches from San Diego to El Monte
- FlixBus US: 6 daily coaches from £20
- Greyhound: 5 daily coaches from £19
- Los Limousines: 38 daily coaches from £24
How much is a coach ticket from San Diego to El Monte?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Diego to El Monte cost £23.56 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from San Diego to El Monte by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from San Diego to El Monte is expected to be between £21 and £30. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 7 June 2025, when tickets are available for 7 June 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £26.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
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 26 days in advance to save up to £8.81.
What coach 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 38 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:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 6 | 5h 31m | £35.63 |
| Greyhound | 5 | 5h 36m | £27.54 |
| Los Limousines | 38 | 6h 9m | £28.84 |
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 6 trips per day from San Diego to El Monte, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 5 bus trips from San Diego to El Monte every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 36 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 £24. There are 38 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 Cross Border Xpress CBX 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 6 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to El Monte in 3 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 38 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to El Monte.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from San Diego to El Monte
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 106 miles from San Diego to El Monte. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to El Monte at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Diego to El Monte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 coach leave from in San Diego?
Main departure station: Cross Border Xpress CBX
Coaches to El Monte leave from 8 stations in San Diego.
All coach stations in San Diego:
Cross Border Xpress CBX
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
San Ysidro Transit Center
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
Balboa Park - Presidents Way
Where does the coach arrive in El Monte?
Main arrival station: El Monte Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in El Monte.
Coach stations in El Monte:
El Monte Bus Station
Bus Station
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