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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | CheapestFastest |
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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
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 El Monte to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from El Monte to San Diego start from $31. The average price for this route is around $70. 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 El Monte to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from El Monte to San Diego is 6h 55m, covering a distance of 164 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the El Monte to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Monte to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from El Monte to San Diego at 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Monte to San Diego?
A bus trip from El Monte to San Diego generates an estimated 4 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 El Monte to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Monte to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Los Limousines has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Monte to San Diego?
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 El Monte to San Diego?
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 El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $46To 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 $46 to $140 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 $46 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.
