How to get from Torrance to El Monte by bus?

From Torrance to El Monte by bus

To get from Torrance to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 344 bus from Hawthorne / Newton station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

104min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 344344
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Leaves from Hawthorne / Newton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne / Newton
    ID 2401
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Torrance to El Monte by bus via 232 and METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950

To get from Torrance to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 232 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne station to Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway station. Next, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

119min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 232232
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne
    ID 17622
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Downtown Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 23200044
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 141079
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Torrance to El Monte

The distance between Torrance, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 36.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Torrance to El Monte 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 Torrance

Torrance is located at Torrance, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne Blvd & Newton St (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Torrance:

  • Hawthorne Blvd & Newton St (Northbound)
  • Hawthorne / Newton
  • Hawthorne Blvd & Newton St (Southbound)

Public transit stations close to El Monte, Los Angeles

El Monte is located at El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Anita Ave. and Ramona Blvd..

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • Santa Anita Ave. and Ramona Blvd.
  • Santa Anita / Ramona
  • Ramona / Santa Anita

Related Routes

Alternative route from Torrance to El Monte by bus via 232 and METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950

To get from Torrance to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 232 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne station to Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway station. Next, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

119min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 232232
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne
    ID 17622
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Downtown Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 23200044
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Fwy / Pacific Coast Highway
    ID 141079
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 344, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 232, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

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

    The 344 bus line goes from Hawthorne / Newton station near Torrance to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harbor Gateway Transit Center station near El Monte in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Torrance and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 344 bus from the Hawthorne / Newton stop near Torrance in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Torrance to El Monte costs $1.75.

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