Bus El Monte, CA to San Diego - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from El Monte, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Greyhound US, Limousine Express or Executive Lines for the next days.

today

$45

tomorrow

$45

Tuesday

$31

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

Friday

$35

Saturday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Limousine Express	5h 25m	6:50 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	12:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Limousine Express	7h 25m	6:50 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	2:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Limousine Express	5h 39m	8:36 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	2:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 8:36:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 39m
Greyhound US	9h 15m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	6h 50m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from El Monte, CA to San Diego via Baldwin Park, CA, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 40m
  
  El Monte, CA
  
  4 mi
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Baldwin Park, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  6:10 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Baldwin Park, CA (USA) at 3/22/2026 11:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Limousine Express	7h 25m	6:50 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	2:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/23/2026 6:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Limousine Express	5h 25m	6:50 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	12:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/23/2026 6:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Limousine Express	9h 34m	8:36 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	6:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/23/2026 8:36:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 34m
Limousine Express	5h 39m	8:36 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	2:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/23/2026 8:36:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 39m
Limousine Express	6h 50m	5:40 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	12:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$45	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/23/2026 5:40:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	8h 50m	9:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	5:50 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Executive Lines	3h 20m	6:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	9:20 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from Executive Lines goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Executive Lines	3h 30m	8:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	11:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from Executive Lines goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 8:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Limousine Express	5h 25m	6:50 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	12:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$47	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Limousine Express	7h 25m	6:50 AM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	2:15 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$47	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 50m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Greyhound US	6h 10m	3:35 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 3:35:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 25m	9:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	8h 15m	3:35 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 3:35:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Greyhound US	6h 55m	9:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	3:55 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 50m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Greyhound US	9h 15m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	7h 25m	9:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Greyhound US	8h 15m	3:35 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 3:35:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Greyhound US	4h 45m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	9:40 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$35	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 4:55:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 10m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	10:05 AM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 4:55:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 40m	3:35 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 3:35:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Greyhound US	9h 15m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	6h 50m	4:55 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 4:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Greyhound US	7h 25m	9:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego is $23 on 4/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between El Monte, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between El Monte, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from El Monte, CA to San Diego. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between El Monte, CA and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 buses from El Monte, CA to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between El Monte, CA and San Diego, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, Limousine Express and Executive Lines that travel 11 times every day by bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Monte, CA to San Diego starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	3h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:55 AM
Latest Bus	3:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	105.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, Limousine Express and Executive Lines

Cheapest bus connections from El Monte, CA to San Diego

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave El Monte, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$46

Monday 03/23

$45

Tuesday 03/24

$31

Wednesday 03/25

$39

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$35

Saturday 03/28

$25

Sunday 03/29

$36

Monday 03/30

$45

Tuesday 03/31

$32

Wednesday 04/01

$37

Thursday 04/02

$27

Friday 04/03

$27

Saturday 04/04

$26

Sunday 04/05

$31

Monday 04/06

$45

Tuesday 04/07

$31

Wednesday 04/08

$23

Thursday 04/09

$42

Friday 04/10

$26

Saturday 04/11

$38

Sunday 04/12

$28

Monday 04/13

$39

Tuesday 04/14

$25

Wednesday 04/15

$27

Thursday 04/16

$26

Friday 04/17

$28

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from El Monte, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from El Monte, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Monte, CA to San Diego, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from El Monte, CA to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from El Monte, CA to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from El Monte, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in El Monte, CA and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in El Monte, CA and San Diego.

Shopping Center

Bus Stop

N Santa Anita Ave 3501

Mountain View Road & Garvey Avenue Bus Stop

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Service and Comfort on the bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from El Monte, CA to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route El Monte, CA to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the El Monte, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a El Monte, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 25m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from El Monte, CA to San Diego?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $63. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from El Monte, CA to San Diego each day?

Every day, the El Monte, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from El Monte, CA to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego is offered by Executive Lines and takes 3h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from El Monte, CA starts at 4:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from El Monte, CA for San Diego starts at 3:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the El Monte, CA San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, Limousine Express and Executive Lines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between El Monte, CA and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, Limousine Express and Executive Lines.

What can I take with me on the El Monte, CA to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the El Monte, CA San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the El Monte, CA San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from El Monte, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from El Monte, CA to San Diego?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route El Monte, CA to San Diego

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to El Monte, CA and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to El Monte, CA and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!