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How to get from Monrovia to Alhambra by bus?

From Monrovia to Alhambra by bus

To get from Monrovia to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to San Gabriel / Foothill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Las Tunas / Country Club station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

66min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 7878
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Foothill
    ID 12366
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Las Tunas / Country Club
    ID 10069
    13 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    10 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Monrovia to Alhambra by bus via 187, 179 and 30

To get from Monrovia to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to Huntington / Santa Clara station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 179 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Huntington/Granada station to Garfield/Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

68min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 179179
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Santa Clara
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Granada
    ID 11090
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington/Granada
    ID 3004
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    30 Garfield Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield/Main
    ID 3020
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monrovia to Alhambra

The distance between Monrovia, Los Angeles and Alhambra, Los Angeles is approximately 13.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monrovia to Alhambra by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Monrovia

Monrovia is located at Monrovia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E.

Bus stations close to Monrovia:

  • Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E
  • Mountain Ave and Huntington Dr
  • Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Public transit stations close to Alhambra, Los Angeles

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main / Garfield.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield / Main
  • Garfield/Main

Alternative route from Monrovia to Alhambra by bus via 187, 179 and 30

To get from Monrovia to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to Huntington / Santa Clara station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 179 bus and finally take the 30 bus from Huntington/Granada station to Garfield/Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

68min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 179179
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alhambra
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Santa Clara
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Granada
    ID 11090
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington/Granada
    ID 3004
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    30 Garfield Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield/Main
    ID 3020
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alhambra
    Walk to
    Alhambra
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Monrovia to Alhambra?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line 487/489, Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Monrovia to Alhambra?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line 179, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct bus between Monrovia and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Monrovia to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    The 187 bus line goes from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station near Monrovia to West: Pasadena station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West: Pasadena station near Alhambra in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Monrovia to Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Monrovia and Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Monrovia to get to Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 187 bus from the Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W stop near Monrovia in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Monrovia and Alhambra in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the West: Pasadena stop, which is closest to Alhambra in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Monrovia to Alhambra?

    The ride from Monrovia to Alhambra costs $2.25.

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