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How to get from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte by bus?

By bus

To get from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the 16 bus from Central / 6th station to 5th / Hill station. Next, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Olive / 5th station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

52min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Leaves from Central / 6th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central / 6th
    ID 1213
    0.8 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    West Hollywood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Hill
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive / 5th
    ID 5378
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 18, 251 and METRO J LINE 910/950

To get from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from 6th / Mateo station to Whittier / Soto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Usc Medical Ctr Busway (East) station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

47min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 251251
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Leaves from 6th / Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Mateo
    ID 1211
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Whittier - Garfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whittier / Soto
    ID 8339
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / Whittier
    ID 8338
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marengo / State
    ID 142322
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Usc Medical Ctr Busway (East)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte

The distance between 7th / Santa Fe, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 14.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 7th / Santa Fe 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 7th / Santa Fe

7th / Santa Fe is located at 7th / Santa Fe, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 7th / Imperial.

Bus stations close to 7th / Santa Fe:

  • 7th / Imperial
  • Santa Fe / Violet
  • 7th / Decatur

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 El Monte Station.

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Station
  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level

Alternative route by bus via 18, 251 and METRO J LINE 910/950

To get from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from 6th / Mateo station to Whittier / Soto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Usc Medical Ctr Busway (East) station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

47min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 251251
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Leaves from 6th / Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Mateo
    ID 1211
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Whittier - Garfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whittier / Soto
    ID 8339
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / Whittier
    ID 8338
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marengo / State
    ID 142322
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Usc Medical Ctr Busway (East)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 251, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950.

  • Is there a direct bus between 7th / Santa Fe and El Monte?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte?

    The 16 bus line goes from Central / 6th station near 7th / Santa Fe in Downtown, La to West Hollywood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Hollywood station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte by bus?

    The total travel time between 7th / Santa Fe in Downtown, La and El Monte in Los Angeles by bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 7th / Santa Fe to get to El Monte?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Central / 6th stop near 7th / Santa Fe in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 7th / Santa Fe and El Monte?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte?

    The ride from 7th / Santa Fe to El Monte costs $1.75.

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