What is the distance between El Monte and San Diego?

El Monte and San Diego are 107 miles (172 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Monte to San Diego?

If you're headed to San Diego from El Monte, chances are that your bus will depart from El Monte Bus Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Coronado, Botanical Building and Lily Pond, USS Midway Museum, SeaWorld San Diego and Cabrillo National Monument.

Bus El Monte to San Diego from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Monte to San Diego on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:05pm	Baldwin Park/El Monte	8h 10m	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	El Monte Bus Station	4h 10m	12:40am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	El Monte Bus Station	9h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	4:55am	El Monte Bus Station	6h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Baldwin Park/El Monte	7h 40m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for El Monte to San Diego on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00am	El Monte Bus Station	7h 25m	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	El Monte Bus Station	4h 10m	12:40am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	El Monte Bus Station	9h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	4:55am	El Monte Bus Station	6h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Baldwin Park/El Monte	6h 45m	5:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for El Monte to San Diego on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	Baldwin Park/El Monte	7h 40m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	El Monte Bus Station	4h 10m	12:40am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	El Monte Bus Station	9h 15m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	4:55am	El Monte Bus Station	6h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Baldwin Park/El Monte	7h 5m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:51 AM PST.

Get from El Monte to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

104 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5265 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 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.

Greyhound El Monte San Diego recent customer reviews

Bus never showed up so I had to get a refund but they won't let me get a full refund so I had to file a complaint.

Jing Ya X.

August 23, 2016

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Where are the popular stops in El Monte and San Diego?

Stops in El Monte

A - El Monte Bus Station

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about traveling from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$21

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$34

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$14

The cheapest trip from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $14

To 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 Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $53 for a bus ticket from El Monte, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually 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.