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

By bus and light rail

To get from Carson to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 205 bus from Del Amo / Alvo station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 266 bus from Lakewood Blvd Station station to Rosemead / Garvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

103min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 266266
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Del Amo / Alvo
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 80313S
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 2804
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Garvey
    ID 13062
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Carson to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Del Amo & Alvo SE station to Del Amo Station Bay 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 191 bus and finally take the 266 bus from Del Amo / Lakewood station to Rosemead / Garvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

115min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 191191
Bus - 266266
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Del Amo & Alvo SE
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo & Alvo SE
    ID 2008
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 5
    ID 4132
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 2
    ID 4129
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 191191
    Wait for bus
    191
    191 Del Amo to Bloomfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo & Lakewood SE
    ID 4081
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo / Lakewood
    ID 2510
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Garvey
    ID 13062
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carson to South El Monte
The distance between Carson, Los Angeles and South El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 25.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carson 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 Carson

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Amo & Alvo SE.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Del Amo & Alvo SE
  • Del Amo / Alvo
  • Del Amo & Wilmington SW
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 Community Center.

Train stations close to South El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to South El Monte:

  • Garvey Community Center
  • Garvey / Chico
  • Garvey / Lashbrook
Related Routes

By bus

To get from Carson to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Del Amo & Alvo SE station to Del Amo Station Bay 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 191 bus and finally take the 266 bus from Del Amo / Lakewood station to Rosemead / Garvey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

115min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 191191
Bus - 266266
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Del Amo & Alvo SE
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo & Alvo SE
    ID 2008
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 5
    ID 4132
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 2
    ID 4129
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 191191
    Wait for bus
    191
    191 Del Amo to Bloomfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo & Lakewood SE
    ID 4081
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo / Lakewood
    ID 2510
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Garvey
    ID 13062
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 205, Bus line C LINE, Bus line 266.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 191, Bus line 266.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carson 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 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The 205 bus line goes from Del Amo / Alvo station near Carson to Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near South El Monte in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Carson and South El Monte in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 205 bus from the Del Amo / Alvo stop near Carson in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

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