How to get from San Pedro to El Monte by bus?

From San Pedro to El Monte by bus

To get from San Pedro to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 205 bus from Western/Park Plaza station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from San Pedro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

120min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Western/Park Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western/Park Plaza
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    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 San Pedro to El Monte by bus via DASH and METRO J

To get from San Pedro to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the DASH bus from CVS Pharmacy station to 1st / Pacific station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Pacific / 1st station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.85. The bus schedule from San Pedro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

129min$0.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from CVS Pharmacy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    CVS Pharmacy
    ID 31129
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    25th St & White Point Dr (Westbound)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Pacific
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific / 1st
    ID 3821
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Pedro to El Monte

The distance between San Pedro, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 38.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Pedro 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 San Pedro to El Monte

To check the bus schedule from San Pedro to El Monte using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Pedro) 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 San Pedro to El Monte by bus via DASH and METRO J

To get from San Pedro to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the DASH bus from CVS Pharmacy station to 1st / Pacific station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Pacific / 1st station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.85. The bus schedule from San Pedro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

129min$0.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from CVS Pharmacy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    CVS Pharmacy
    ID 31129
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    25th St & White Point Dr (Westbound)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Pacific
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific / 1st
    ID 3821
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 205, Bus line METRO J.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Bus line METRO J.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

    The 205 bus line goes from Western/Park Plaza station near San Pedro to Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between San Pedro and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 205 bus from the Western/Park Plaza stop near San Pedro in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from San Pedro to El Monte costs $1.75.

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