What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to El Monte?

The distance between the two cities is 13 miles (20 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to El Monte?

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to El Monte start their journey at 613 Maple Ave and wind up at El Monte Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to El Monte from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to El Monte on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Los Angeles Union Station	15m	8:50am	El Monte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles East 7th Street	15m	10:15am	El Monte Valley Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	1h	2:00pm	El Monte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Los Angeles East 7th Street	15m	2:15pm	El Monte Valley Boulevard	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Los Angeles Union Station	25m	9:00am	El Monte Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Los Angeles to El Monte

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

35mAverage Duration

10 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and El Monte?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in El Monte

A
El Monte Bus Station
3501 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA

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Los Limousines

3.5/5269 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 3 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to El Monte, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to El Monte?
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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to El Monte, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $5

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You can expect to pay from $5 to $68 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to El Monte, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-27.