There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to El Monte by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
5h 38m$25–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
5h 59m$41–62Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to El Monte138.5 mi
2h 25m$26–37Bus via Santa Anita / Mildred (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
6h 34m$27–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
7h 27m$43–55
Tijuana to El Monte by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to El Monte is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to El Monte is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Tijuana and El Monte is 158 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $25 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Tijuana to El Monte, including transfers.
Tijuana to El Monte bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to El Monte is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $25 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 59m.
Tijuana to El Monte bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to El Monte is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Tijuana to El Monte.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and El Monte, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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