Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Diridon Station | El Monte Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Diridon Station | El Monte Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Diridon Station | El Monte Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Diridon Station | El Monte Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Diridon Station | El Monte Bus Station | No tags |
Get from San Jose to El Monte
The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Jose and El Monte?
Stops in San Jose
- A65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
- B440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
- C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA - D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA - E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA - F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
Stops in El Monte
- A
El Monte Bus Station
3501 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to El Monte, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to El Monte?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to El Monte start from $85. The average price for this route is around $184. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to El Monte?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to El Monte is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 503 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to El Monte route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to El Monte?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to El Monte at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to El Monte?
A bus trip from San Jose to El Monte generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to El Monte?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to El Monte?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to El Monte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to El Monte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to El Monte, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $100To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to El Monte, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $100 to $216 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to El Monte, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-30.
