Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to El Monte, US

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Next departures from San Diego to El Monte on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
El Monte Bus StationCheapest
Los Limousines
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
El Monte Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
El Monte Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Baldwin Park/El MonteNo tags
Los Limousines
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
El Monte Bus StationNo tags

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Get from San Diego to El Monte

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The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
6hAverage duration
195 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to El Monte, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$56
Average bus trip duration6h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance195 km
Latest bus departure19:35

San Diego to El Monte Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - El Monte, US

  1. How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to El Monte cost?

    The bus ticket price from San Diego to El Monte starts at US$24. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to El Monte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to El Monte?

    The average travel time between San Diego and El Monte is around 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 172 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and El Monte?

    The number of buses from San Diego to El Monte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to El Monte by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from San Diego to El Monte?

    When taking the bus from San Diego to El Monte, you can travel comfortably and safely with Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to El Monte?

    Buses travelling between San Diego and El Monte leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at El Monte Bus Station.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$39
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US$26
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US$17
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US$24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to El Monte, US was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to El Monte, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$51 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to El Monte, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17, which is on 2025-11-01.

Usually Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and El Monte!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to El Monte, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to El Monte will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to El Monte while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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