How to get from Pasadena to El Monte by bus?

From Pasadena to El Monte by bus

Take one direct bus from Pasadena to El Monte in Los Angeles: take the 268 bus from Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill station to El Monte Station - Lower Level station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

51min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 268268
Walk to El Monte
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
    ID 176162
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pasadena to El Monte by bus via 266 and 267

To get from Pasadena to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 266 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Rosemead / San Pasqual station. Next, take the 267 bus from Rosemead / San Pasqual station to El Monte Station - Lower Level station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

38min$1.75
Bus - 266266
Bus - 267267
Walk to El Monte
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pasadena
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Lakewood Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / San Pasqual
    ID 13072
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    El Monte Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to El Monte

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 11.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to El Monte by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Pasadena to El Monte

To check the bus schedule from Pasadena to El Monte using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pasadena) and destination (El Monte), 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 Pasadena to El Monte by bus via 266 and 267

To get from Pasadena to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 266 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Rosemead / San Pasqual station. Next, take the 267 bus from Rosemead / San Pasqual station to El Monte Station - Lower Level station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

38min$1.75
Bus - 266266
Bus - 267267
Walk to El Monte
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pasadena
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Lakewood Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / San Pasqual
    ID 13072
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    El Monte Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 268.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 266, Bus line 267.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Pasadena to El Monte in Los Angeles in 51 min.

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

    The 268 bus line goes from Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill station near Pasadena to El Monte Station station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the 268 bus from the Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill stop near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Monte Station stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first bus from Pasadena to El Monte in Los Angeles?

    The first bus from Pasadena to El Monte in Los Angeles is Sierra Madre Villa Station - El Monte Station. It leaves the Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill stop at 12:06 AM.

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

    The ride from Pasadena to El Monte costs $1.75.

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