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How to get fromEl Monte Station to San Diegoby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte Station to San Diego by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 76 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus76
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 21m
    $36–46

  2. Drive 117.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Monte Station to San Diegocar117.8 mi
    2h 6m
    $22–32

  3. Line 76 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus76
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 27m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3h 45m
    $87–331

  5. Line 70 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus70
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    6h 4m
    $27–78

El Monte Station to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between El Monte Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W to San Diego via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 5h 27m.

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