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How to get fromSeattle to El Monteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to El Monte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    5h 54m
    $69–301

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    25h 18m
    $160–349

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 51m
    $404–855

  4. Drive 1,150 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to El Montecar car 1,150 mi
    19h 27m
    $210–304

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    5h 49m
    $81–373

  6. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus
    6h 35m
    $133–620

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 266 bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Rosemead / Fernbus bus
    7h 7m
    $84–390

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to El Montetrain train
    7h
    $115–519

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    8h 23m
    $96–407

Seattle to El Monte by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration25h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to El Monte Station Upper Level via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E in around 25h 18m.

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