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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at El Monte via San Bernardino, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Riverside to El Monte?

The distance between Riverside and El Monte is 73 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $11 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Riverside to El Monte, including transfers.

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

Riverside to El Monte bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Vine Street Mobility Hub station.

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

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

Train or bus from Riverside to El Monte?

The best way to get from Riverside to El Monte is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Riverside to El Monte bus arrive?

Riverside to El Monte bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.

Where does the Riverside to El Monte train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to El Monte?

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

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 911+ hotels available in El Monte.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to El Monte by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El MonteSB Line
2h 35m
$12–16
Line 14 bus, line 19 bus, line 61 bus, line 486 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital14
2. Take the bus from VA Barton @ Benton to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center19
3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Center61
4. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Garvey Ave and Meeker Ave W486
5h 50m
$4–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Center215
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El MonteEl Paso / ...
2h 40m
$26–42
Drive 40.3 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to El Monte40.3 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverside to El Monte40.3 mi
45 min
$110–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Center215
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to El MonteSB Line
2h 38m
$8–14

Riverside to El Monte by train

64Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Riverside to El Monte.

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Distance: 72.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to El Monte via San Bernardino Transit Center and San Bernardino, CA in around 2h 40m.

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