How to get from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte by bus?

From Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte by bus

To get from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 296 bus from La Zoo station to Ave 26 / Lacy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from USC Medical Ctr Busway station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Los Angeles Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

75min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 296296
Bus - 251251
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Leaves from La Zoo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Zoo
    ID 12591
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Lincoln - Cypress Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ave 26 / Lacy
    ID 8886
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Huntington Park - Palm - Seville
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marengo / Brittania
    ID 2156
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    USC Medical Ctr Busway
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    950 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 8
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte

The distance between Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 19.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Zoo 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 Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte

To check the bus schedule from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Los Angeles Zoo) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 296, Bus line 251, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The 296 bus line goes from La Zoo station near Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park to Ave 26 / Lacy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ave 26 / Lacy station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 296 bus from the La Zoo stop near Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ave 26 / Lacy stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte?

    The ride from Los Angeles Zoo to El Monte costs $1.75.

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