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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | El Monte Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | El Monte Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | El Monte Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Baldwin Park/El Monte | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Greyhound Bus Stop | El Monte Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to El Monte
The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Diego and El Monte?
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
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 Diego, CA, 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 Diego to El Monte?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to El Monte start from $36. The average price for this route is around $80. 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 Diego to El Monte?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to El Monte is 6h, covering a distance of 195 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to El Monte route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to El Monte?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to El Monte at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 8:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to El Monte?
A bus trip from San Diego to El Monte 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 San Diego to El Monte?
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 San Diego to El Monte?
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 San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego, CA, US to El Monte, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $36To 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 $36 to $106 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 $41 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually FlixBus, 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.
