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

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Riverside is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Riverside is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via G Street @ Oak and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from El Monte to Riverside?

The distance between El Monte and Riverside is 56 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $28 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from El Monte to Riverside, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from El Monte to Riverside?

The best way to get from El Monte to Riverside is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $17 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the El Monte to Riverside bus arrive?

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

Where does the El Monte to Riverside train arrive?

El Monte to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Riverside is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from El Monte to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 130+ hotels available in Riverside.

El Monte to Riverside - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Riverside 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 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus 215
1h 45m
$28–39
Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Riversidecar 40.5 mi
45 min
$8–11
Train, bus
1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus 215
2h
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Riversidetaxi 40.5 mi
45 min
$110–150
Train
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 53m
$12–16
Line 486 bus, line 61 bus
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
4h 58m
$8–14

El Monte to Riverside by bus

28Weekly Buses

1h 45mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Monte to Riverside.

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Distance: 56 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte to Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino, CA, G Street @ Oak, and San Bernardino in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 53m.

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