Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | E Garvey Avenue | San Ysidro Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | El Monte California | Mc. Donald´s (San Ysidro Border Crossing) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | E Garvey Avenue | San Ysidro Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | San Ysidro Bus terminal | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | El Monte Bus Station | San Ysidro Bus terminal | No tags |
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Get from El Monte to San Ysidro
The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Monte, US to San Ysidro, CA 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 Ysidro?
The cheapest bus tickets from El Monte to San Ysidro start from $50. The average price for this route is around $72. 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 Ysidro?
The average bus travel time from El Monte to San Ysidro is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 193 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the El Monte to San Ysidro route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Executive Lines, FlixBus, Tufesa, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Monte to San Ysidro?
The earliest bus departs from El Monte to San Ysidro at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Monte to San Ysidro?
A bus trip from El Monte to San Ysidro generates an estimated 5 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 Ysidro?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Executive Lines, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Monte to San Ysidro?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Executive Lines has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Monte to San Ysidro?
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 Ysidro?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Executive Lines, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 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 Ysidro, CA was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $47To 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 Ysidro, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $47 to $132 for a bus ticket from El Monte, US to San Ysidro, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2026-01-15.
Usually FlixBus 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.
