What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to El Monte is to BART and bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to El Monte is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Berkeley and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and Cal State LA Busway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Berkeley to El Monte?

The distance between Berkeley and El Monte is 424 miles. The road distance is 391.2 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to El Monte without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to El Monte?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Berkeley to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to El Monte bus from?

Berkeley to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Berkeley station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to El Monte?

The best way to get from Berkeley to El Monte is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Berkeley to El Monte bus arrive?

Berkeley to El Monte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to El Monte is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Berkeley to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1102+ hotels available in El Monte.

Berkeley to El Monte - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, BART, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Berkeley to El Monte by plane, taxi, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to El Montetaxi
3h 46m
$199–577
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
4h 15m
$47–262
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus San Jose
8h 29m
$55–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 48m
$147–298
Drive 388.9 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to El Montecar 388.9 mi
6h 30m
$71–103
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 266 bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Rosemead / Fernbus
5h 12m
$57–351
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to El Montetrain
5h 21m
$83–450
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain
5h 47m
$96–576
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
6h 15m
$283–1,132
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Berkeley to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2000
9h 26m
$56–97

Berkeley to El Monte by subway and bus

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8h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Berkeley to Los Angeles Downtown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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