There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Ensenada by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
6h 28m$721–1,205Drive 319 km
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Ensenada319 km
3h 46m$648–936Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
7h 13m$888–1,496Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
6h 41m$2,169–5,596Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso / ...
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
7h 9m$778–1,241Bus #2
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus TerminalLos Angeles
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
9h 20m$690–1,454
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Ensenada is to drive which costs $650 - $950 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Ensenada is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $650 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Ensenada. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Ensenada via Atlantic / Floral, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between El Monte and Ensenada is 335 km. The road distance is 319 km.
The best way to get from El Monte to Ensenada without a car is to bus via 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles which takes 6h 28m and costs $700 - $1200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from El Monte to Ensenada, including transfers.
El Monte to Ensenada bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Ensenada bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Ensenada is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from El Monte to Ensenada.
There are 480+ hotels available in Ensenada.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Ensenada via Atlantic / Floral, Atlantic / Olympic, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana International Airport in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–5,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–5,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $85–120
Bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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