There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to University of California, San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 41m$39–56Line 70 bus, train, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr101
6h 14m$17–25Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 25m$26–67Drive 105.9 mi
- Drive from El Monte to University of California, San Diego105.9 mi
1h 53m$20–28Train, fly, tram
- 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 tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
4h 3m$89–346
El Monte to University of California, San Diego by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to University of California, San Diego is to line 70 bus and train and bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to University of California, San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to University of California, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to University of California, San Diego station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between El Monte and University of California, San Diego is 146 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to University of California, San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from El Monte to University of California, San Diego, including transfers.
El Monte to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.
El Monte to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to University of California, San Diego is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to University of California, San Diego via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Diego in around 5h 25m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- 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
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–7
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to University of California, San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
El Monte to University of California, San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to University of California, San Diego is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from El Monte to University of California, San Diego.
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