How to get from El Monte Station to Cerritos by bus?

From El Monte Station to Cerritos by bus

To get from El Monte Station to Cerritos in Los Angeles, take the 577 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Norwalk Station station. Next, take the 173 bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 station to 183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cerritos on the Moovit app.

72min$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 577577
Bus - 173173
Leaves from El Monte Station - Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    CSULB - VA Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norwalk Station Bay 11
    ID 4113
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 173173
    Wait for bus
    173
    173 Studebaker to Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station 183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Corner
    Ride to bus station
    183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Corner
    ID 1632
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Cerritos by bus via 7 and 2

To get from El Monte Station to Cerritos in Los Angeles, take the 7 bus from El Monte Station station to C Line Station station. Next, take the 2 bus from C Line Station station to 183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cerritos on the Moovit app.

95min$1.75
Bus - 77
Bus - 22
Walk to Cerritos
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    C Line Sta via Whittier
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Line Station
    ID 1095
    77 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    C Line Sta via Norwalk & Imperial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Co
    ID 1005
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cerritos
    Walk to
    Cerritos
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Monte Station to Cerritos

The distance between El Monte Station, Los Angeles and Cerritos, Los Angeles is approximately 20.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station to Cerritos by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from El Monte Station to Cerritos

To check the bus schedule from El Monte Station to Cerritos using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Monte Station) and destination (Cerritos), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Cerritos by bus via 7 and 2

To get from El Monte Station to Cerritos in Los Angeles, take the 7 bus from El Monte Station station to C Line Station station. Next, take the 2 bus from C Line Station station to 183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from El Monte Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cerritos on the Moovit app.

95min$1.75
Bus - 77
Bus - 22
Walk to Cerritos
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    C Line Sta via Whittier
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Line Station
    ID 1095
    77 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    C Line Sta via Norwalk & Imperial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    183rd Street and Studebaker Road- S/E Co
    ID 1005
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cerritos
    Walk to
    Cerritos
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 577, Bus line 173.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte Station and Cerritos?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte Station to Cerritos?

    The 577 bus line goes from El Monte Station - Lower Level station near El Monte Station in El Monte to CSULB - VA Medical Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till CSULB - VA Medical Center station near Cerritos in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte Station to Cerritos by bus?

    The total travel time between El Monte Station in El Monte and Cerritos in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte Station to get to Cerritos?

    Get on the 577 bus from the El Monte Station - Lower Level stop near El Monte Station in El Monte.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte Station and Cerritos?

    Get off the bus at the CSULB - VA Medical Center stop, which is closest to Cerritos in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from El Monte Station to Cerritos costs $0.50.

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