The average bus between Seattle and El Monte takes 27h 23m and the fastest bus takes 25h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Seattle to El Monte. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Seattle and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Seattle is at 10:40 PM which arrives into El Monte at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 27h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 36m • 2 changes
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25h 26m • 2 changes
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29h 36m • 2 changes
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25h 26m • 2 changes
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29h 36m • 2 changes
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25h 26m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Seattle station and arriving at El Monte station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.
Seattle to El Monte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to El Monte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Seattle and El Monte is 1,547.6 km. The road distance is 1,871 km.
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Santa Anita / Mildred via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 25h 49m.