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

From Pico Station to El Monte by bus

Take one direct bus from Pico Station to El Monte in Los Angeles: take the METRO J bus from Figueroa / Pico station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pico Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

36min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Figueroa / Pico

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Pico
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pico Station to El Monte by bus and subway

To get from Pico Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE subway from Pico Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Valley / Abbot station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pico Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

68min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Pico Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Pico Station
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Flower
    ID 15713
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 16389
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 8107
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pico Station to El Monte

The distance between Pico Station, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 14.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pico Station 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 Pico Station to El Monte

To check the bus schedule from Pico Station to El Monte using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pico Station) 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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From Pico Station to El Monte by bus and subway

To get from Pico Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE subway from Pico Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Valley / Abbot station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pico Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

68min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Pico Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Pico Station
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Flower
    ID 15713
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 16389
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 8107
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line METRO J.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 487/489, Bus line 76.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Pico Station in Downtown to El Monte in Los Angeles in 36 min.

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

    The METRO J bus line goes from Figueroa / Pico station near Pico Station in Downtown to El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Pico Station in Downtown and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the METRO J bus from the Figueroa / Pico stop near Pico Station in Downtown.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Pico Station to El Monte?

    The last bus from Pico Station in Downtown to El Monte in Los Angeles is the El Monte - Harbor Gateway/San Pedro line. It leaves the Figueroa / Pico stop at 8:28 PM.

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

    The ride from Pico Station to El Monte costs $1.75.

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