How to get from El Monte to Carson by bus?

From El Monte to Carson by bus

To get from El Monte to Carson in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the 205 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

79min$0.00
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    57 min
  • 4
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Monte to Carson by bus and light rail

To get from El Monte to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / Washington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from Del Amo Station Bay 4 station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

82min$0.50
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Carson
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / Washington
    ID 2378
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand / LATTC Station
    ID 80120S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 4
    ID 4131
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Csudh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17475
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte to Carson

The distance between El Monte, Los Angeles and Carson, Los Angeles is approximately 31.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte to Carson 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 El Monte

El Monte is located at El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level
  • El Monte Bus Stop

Public transit stations close to Carson, Los Angeles

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington / Gladwick.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Wilmington / Gladwick
  • Del Amo / Alvo
  • Del Amo & Alvo SE

Related Routes

From El Monte to Carson by bus and light rail

To get from El Monte to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / Washington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from Del Amo Station Bay 4 station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

82min$0.50
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Carson
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / Washington
    ID 2378
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand / LATTC Station
    ID 80120S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 4
    ID 4131
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Csudh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17475
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Bus line 205.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Monte to Carson?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus line goes from San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Monte to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harbor Gateway Transit Center station near Carson in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte to Carson in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between El Monte and Carson in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from the San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line stop near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Gateway Transit Center stop, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Monte to Carson?

    The ride from El Monte to Carson costs $0.00.

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