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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Monte and South Gate takes 1h 5m and the fastest bus takes 15 min. The bus service runs several times per day from El Monte to South Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 5m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

El Monte to South Gate bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between El Monte and South Gate. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from El Monte is at 11:20 PM which arrives into South Gate at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Monte to South Gate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and South Gate, CA, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from El Monte to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators