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Today7 Sept
from US$81
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 7 September at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: 8 September at
    Destination city: El Monte
    Destination location: El Monte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus San Jose, US to El Monte, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$65
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure00:55
Distance312 miles
Latest bus departure23:10

San Jose to El Monte Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Jose to El Monte, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - El Monte, US

  1. How far is El Monte from San Jose by coach?

    The distance between San Jose and El Monte by coach is approximately 313 miles (505 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach El Monte from San Jose without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to El Monte, US was searched and found on 10 Sept 2025 with a price of US$48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to El Monte, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$67 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to El Monte, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48, which is on 2025-09-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and El Monte!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to El Monte, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to El Monte that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to El Monte while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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