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How to get from Altadena to South El Monte by bus and light rail?

From Altadena to South El Monte by bus and light rail

To get from Altadena to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Raymond / Del Mar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 70 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Garvey / Rosemead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

223min$1.75
Bus - 660660
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garvey / Rosemead
    ID 1465
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Altadena to South El Monte by bus

To get from Altadena to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Raymond / Green station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 187 bus and finally take the 266 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Rosemead / Garvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

68min$2.25
Bus - 660660
Bus - 187187
Bus - 266266
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Green
    ID 3490
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    16 min
  • 6
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Lakewood Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Rosemead / Garvey
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Garvey
    ID 4606
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Altadena to South El Monte

The distance between Altadena, Los Angeles and South El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 23.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altadena to South El Monte by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Altadena

Altadena is located at Altadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fair Oaks / Montana.

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks / Montana
  • Fair Oaks Ave & Montana St
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Public transit stations close to South El Monte, Los Angeles

South El Monte is located at South El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Garvey / Rosemead.

Train stations close to South El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to South El Monte:

  • Garvey / Rosemead
  • Rosemead / Garvey
  • Garvey / Lee

From Altadena to South El Monte by bus

To get from Altadena to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Woodbury station to Raymond / Green station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 187 bus and finally take the 266 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Rosemead / Garvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

68min$2.25
Bus - 660660
Bus - 187187
Bus - 266266
Leaves from Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Altadena
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Del Mar Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Green
    ID 3490
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    16 min
  • 6
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Lakewood Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Rosemead / Garvey
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Garvey
    ID 4606
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 660, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 660, Bus line 187, Bus line 266.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

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

    The 660 bus line goes from Del Mar Station station near Altadena to Raymond / Del Mar station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Raymond / Del Mar station near South El Monte in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Altadena to South El Monte in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Altadena and South El Monte in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 660 bus from the Del Mar Station stop near Altadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Raymond / Del Mar stop, which is closest to South El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Altadena to South El Monte?

    The ride from Altadena to South El Monte costs $1.75.

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