Bus San Diego to El Monte, CA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

tomorrow

$46

Thursday

Friday

$31

Saturday

$29

Sunday

$32

Monday

$27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Limousine Express	5h 50m	8:10 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	2:00 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Basic	$46	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/6/2026 8:10:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Limousine Express	8h 0m	8:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	4:45 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Basic	$46	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/6/2026 8:45:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Limousine Express	8h 35m	10:00 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	6:35 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Basic	$46	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/6/2026 10:00:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Limousine Express	6h 45m	10:00 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	4:45 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Basic	$46	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/6/2026 10:00:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Limousine Express	7h 25m	10:15 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	5:40 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Basic	$46	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/6/2026 10:15:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	5h 10m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	4h 45m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 5/8/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to El Monte, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  San Diego
  San Ysidro Transit Center
  
  10:20 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  0h 25m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  El Monte, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 5/10/2026 12:35:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/9/2026 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/9/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	5h 10m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 5/9/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/10/2026 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	8h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/10/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	5h 10m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 5/10/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Executive Lines	3h 35m	8:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	12:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from Executive Lines goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/10/2026 8:45:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 35m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	8h 55m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	5h 10m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	6:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound US	5h 25m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:00 AM	El Monte, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Executive Lines	3h 35m	8:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	12:20 PM	El Monte, CA	Shopping Center	Economy	$42	A Bus from Executive Lines goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 5/11/2026 8:45:00 AM to Shopping Center, El Monte, CA (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to El Monte, CA is $23 on 5/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from San Diego to El Monte, CA. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Diego and El Monte, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 29 buses from San Diego to El Monte, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and El Monte, CA, with 11 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Limousine Express and Executive Lines that travel 12 times every day by bus from San Diego to El Monte, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to El Monte, CA starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	3h 34m
Earliest Bus	8:10 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	105.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Limousine Express, Executive Lines and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to El Monte, CA

Every day, 12 buses from 4 bus companies leave San Diego for El Monte, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

$46

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$31

Saturday 05/09

$29

Sunday 05/10

$32

Monday 05/11

$27

Tuesday 05/12

$29

Wednesday 05/13

$27

Thursday 05/14

$28

Friday 05/15

$50

Saturday 05/16

$50

Sunday 05/17

$30

Monday 05/18

$25

Tuesday 05/19

$50

Wednesday 05/20

$23

Thursday 05/21

$29

Friday 05/22

$40

Saturday 05/23

$50

Sunday 05/24

$34

Monday 05/25

$51

Tuesday 05/26

$30

Wednesday 05/27

$26

Thursday 05/28

$50

Friday 05/29

$29

Saturday 05/30

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

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

With a price starting from $23, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to El Monte, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to El Monte, CA, with $27. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

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

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 San Diego to El Monte, CA 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 San Diego to El Monte, CA, 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 San Diego to El Monte, CA are also emptier.

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

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

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

Bus Stop

N Santa Anita Ave 3501

Mountain View Road & Garvey Avenue Bus Stop

Shopping Center

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

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

FAQs about the San Diego to El Monte, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 8h 55m to reach El Monte, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $46. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to El Monte, CA.

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

Every day, the San Diego to El Monte, CA bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to El Monte, CA is offered by Executive Lines and takes 3h 34m. 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 San Diego to El Monte, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in El Monte, CA from San Diego starts at 8:10 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 San Diego to El Monte, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for El Monte, CA starts at 8:00 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 San Diego El Monte, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to El Monte, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, 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 San Diego and El Monte, CA?

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

What can I take with me on the San Diego to El Monte, CA 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 San Diego El Monte, CA 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 San Diego El Monte, CA 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 San Diego to El Monte, CA on your planned travel date.

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

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

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 San Diego and to El Monte, CA

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