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

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Colton is to line 486 bus and line 61 bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Colton is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Colton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte and arriving at San Bernardino, CA. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Colton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Monte and arriving at San Bernardino Depot. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from El Monte to Colton?

The distance between El Monte and Colton is 45 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to Colton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $25 - $50.

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

The bus from El Monte to San Bernardino, CA takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

El Monte to Colton bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, depart from El Monte station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Colton train from?

El Monte to Colton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Colton?

The best way to get from El Monte to Colton is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the El Monte to Colton bus arrive?

El Monte to Colton bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, arrive at San Bernardino, CA station.

Where does the El Monte to Colton train arrive?

El Monte to Colton train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Colton?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Colton is 43 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from El Monte to Colton.

Where can I stay near Colton?

There are 418+ hotels available in Colton.

El Monte to Colton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Colton by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte to San Bernardino, CAbus La / ...
1h 5m
$25–50
Line 486 bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486
2. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
3h 55m
$4–8
Train
1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
1h 16m
$9–13
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Coltoncar 42.6 mi
43 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Coltontaxi 42.6 mi
43 min
$140–170

El Monte to Colton by bus

42Weekly Buses

1h 5mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Monte to Colton.

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Distance: 44.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

EPLA Limo Express operates a bus from El Monte to San Bernardino, CA 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Tufesa also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from El Monte to San Bernardino Depot hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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