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

The cheapest way to get from Vista to El Monte is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vista to El Monte is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Vista and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Vista to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at El Monte Station - Upper Level via Oceanside and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Vista and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Vista to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Vista Transit Center and arriving at El Monte via Oceanside and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Vista to El Monte?

The distance between Vista and El Monte is 112 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vista to El Monte without a car is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $21 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Vista to El Monte, including transfers.

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

Vista to El Monte bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto station.

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

Vista to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Vista to El Monte?

The best way to get from Vista to El Monte is to line 302 bus and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Vista to El Monte bus arrive?

Vista to El Monte bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9 station.

Where does the Vista to El Monte train arrive?

Vista to El Monte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Vista to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Vista to El Monte is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Vista to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1134+ hotels available in El Monte.

Vista to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, line 302 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Vista to El Monte by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

Line 302 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 6m
$22–38
Line 302 bus, train, line 70 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302 / ...
2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
5h 6m
$16–24
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 40m
$36–46
Drive 91.7 mi
1. Drive from Vista to El Montecar 91.7 mi
1h 35m
$17–25
Line 302 bus, train, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9bus 302 / ...
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
5h 5m
$30–37

Vista to El Monte by bus

21Weekly Buses

4h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Vista to El Monte.

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27–30 and the journey takes 2h.

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