There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to South Gate by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
1h 9m$9–11Line 266 bus, line 115 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Firestonebus 266
- Take the bus from Firestone / Lakewood to Firestone / Statebus 115
1h 11m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to South Gatetaxi 16.9 mi
23 min$50–65Drive 16.9 mi
- Drive from El Monte to South Gatecar 16.9 mi
23 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus Nogales / ...
1h 30m$25–50Line 7 bus, line 115 bus
- Take the bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Stationbus 7
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Firestone / Statebus 115
2h 2m
El Monte to South Gate by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to South Gate is to line 266 bus and line 115 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to South Gate is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte and arriving at 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to South Gate station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between El Monte and South Gate is 24 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to South Gate without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 9m and costs $8 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from El Monte to South Gate, including transfers.
El Monte to South Gate bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Rosemead / Fern station.
El Monte to South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to South Gate bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Lakewood / Firestone station.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and South Gate, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rosemead / Fern to Firestone / State via Firestone / Lakewood in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Firestone
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Firestone / Lakewood to Firestone / State
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Norwalk Station to Firestone / State
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Monte to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from El Monte to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- norwalk.org
Bus from Valley Boulevard and Peck Road to C Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.norwalk.org/departments_services/norwalk_transit_system_nts/index.php
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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 South Gate train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to South Gate is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from El Monte to South Gate.
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