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How to get from South El Monte to Carpinteria by bus and train?

From South El Monte to Carpinteria by bus and train

To get from South El Monte to Carpinteria in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 70 bus from Garvey / Rosemead station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Carpinteria & Holly station to Via Real & Mark station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min.

255min
Bus - 7070
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Leaves from Garvey / Rosemead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    141 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carpinteria & Holly
    ID 665
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Via Real & Mark
    Ride to bus station
    Via Real & Mark
    ID 98
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South El Monte to Carpinteria

The distance between South El Monte, Los Angeles and Carpinteria, Los Angeles is approximately 107.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South El Monte to Carpinteria by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South El Monte

South El Monte is located at South El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Rosemead / Garvey.

Train stations close to South El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to South El Monte:

  • Rosemead / Garvey
  • Garvey / Rosemead
  • Garvey / Lee

Public transit stations close to Carpinteria, Los Angeles

Carpinteria is located at Carpinteria, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Via Real & Mark.

Train stations close to Carpinteria:

  • Carpinteria Amtrak

Bus stations close to Carpinteria:

  • Via Real & Mark
  • Via Real and Mark Av (Carp Tech Park)
  • Via Real & Business Park

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South El Monte to Carpinteria?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between South El Monte and Carpinteria in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South El Monte to Carpinteria in Los Angeles?

    The 70 bus line goes from Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near South El Monte to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station near Carpinteria in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from South El Monte to Carpinteria in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South El Monte and Carpinteria in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South El Monte to get to Carpinteria in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop near South El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South El Monte and Carpinteria in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Cesar E Chavez / Vignes stop, which is closest to Carpinteria in Los Angeles.

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