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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to El Monte is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to El Monte is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at El Monte via 6th Av/Pennington and Tucson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Tucson to El Monte?

The distance between Tucson and El Monte is 467 miles. The road distance is 477.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $100 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Tucson to El Monte, including transfers.

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

Tucson to El Monte bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Tucson station.

Train or bus from Tucson to El Monte?

The best way to get from Tucson to El Monte is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $170 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Tucson to El Monte bus arrive?

Tucson to El Monte bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at El Monte station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and El Monte?

El Monte is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 9:18 AM in Tucson and 8:18 AM in El Monte.

Can I drive from Tucson to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to El Monte is 477 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Tucson to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1128+ hotels available in El Monte.

Tucson to El Monte - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to El Monte by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to El Montetaxi
4h 2m
$190–640
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
8h 49m
$50–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Montebus Nogales / ...
7h 24m
$102–130
Drive 474.4 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to El Montecar 474.4 mi
7h 35m
$87–125
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain
5h 45m
$66–351
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
3. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to El Montetaxi
5h 3m
$515–755
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 266 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
3. Take the bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Rosemead / Fernbus
6h 36m
$188–479
Bus via 6th Av/Pennington
1. Take the bus from Tucson to El Montebus Nogales
12h 2m
$90–120

Tucson to El Monte by train and bus (Amtrak)

6Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to El Monte.

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Distance: 463.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Monte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 7h 49m.

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