There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Riverside by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to San Bernardino, CAbus La / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus 215
1h 45m$28–39Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Riversidecar 40.5 mi
45 min$8–11Train, bus
- Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus 215
2h$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Riversidetaxi 40.5 mi
45 min$110–150Train
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 53m$12–16Line 486 bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Centerbus 486
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 61
4h 58m$8–14
El Monte to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Riverside is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Riverside is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.
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.
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.
The distance between El Monte and Riverside is 56 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from El Monte to Riverside, including transfers.
El Monte to Riverside bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
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.
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.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–12
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–7
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Monte to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $25–40
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from San Bernardino to Vine Street Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Vine Street Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave E to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $110–150
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Riverside bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, arrive at San Bernardino, CA station.
El Monte to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Riverside is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from El Monte to Riverside.
There are 130+ hotels available in Riverside.







