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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | Greyhound Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Baldwin Park/El Monte | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags |
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Get from El Monte to San Diego
The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in El Monte and San Diego?
Stops in El Monte
- A
El Monte Bus Station
3501 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus
What is the distance between El Monte and San Diego?
The distance between El Monte and San Diego is approximately 172 km (107 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Monte to San Diego?
Buses departing from El Monte Bus Station in El Monte will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $52 to $115 for a bus ticket from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-22.
