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How to get from South El Monte to Watts, La by bus?

From South El Monte to Watts, La by bus

To get from South El Monte to Watts, La in Los Angeles, take the 266 bus from Rosemead / Garvey station to Lakewood Blvd Station station. Next, take the 117 bus from Lakewood Blvd Station station to Grape / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

96min$1.75
Bus - 266266
Bus - 117117
Walk to Watts, La
Leaves from Rosemead / Garvey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Lakewood Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 11294
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    LAX City Bus Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grape / 103rd
    ID 25400115
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Watts, La
    Walk to
    Watts, La
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South El Monte to Watts, La by bus via 70, 260 and 117

To get from South El Monte to Watts, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Garvey / Rosemead station to Atlantic / Harding station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260 bus and finally take the 117 bus from Atlantic / Michigan station to Grape / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

104min$1.75
Bus - 7070
Bus - 260260
Bus - 117117
Walk to Watts, La
Leaves from Garvey / Rosemead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic / Harding
    ID 13162
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Artesia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic / Michigan
    ID 182
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Michigan
    ID 8777
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    LAX City Bus Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grape / 103rd
    ID 25400115
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Watts, La
    Walk to
    Watts, La
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South El Monte to Watts, La

The distance between South El Monte, Los Angeles and Watts, La, Los Angeles is approximately 19.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South El Monte to Watts, La 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 South El Monte

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

Train stations close to South El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to South El Monte:

  • Rosemead / Garvey
  • Garvey / Rosemead
  • Rosemead / Fern

Public transit stations close to Watts, La, Los Angeles

Watts, La is located at Watts, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Tweedy / Alameda.

Bus stations close to Watts, La:

  • Tweedy / Alameda
  • Gorman Ave & 107th St (Southbound)
  • Century / Laurel

Alternative route from South El Monte to Watts, La by bus via 70, 260 and 117

To get from South El Monte to Watts, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Garvey / Rosemead station to Atlantic / Harding station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260 bus and finally take the 117 bus from Atlantic / Michigan station to Grape / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

104min$1.75
Bus - 7070
Bus - 260260
Bus - 117117
Walk to Watts, La
Leaves from Garvey / Rosemead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South El Monte
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic / Harding
    ID 13162
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Artesia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic / Michigan
    ID 182
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Michigan
    ID 8777
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    LAX City Bus Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grape / 103rd
    ID 25400115
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Watts, La
    Walk to
    Watts, La
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South El Monte to Watts, La?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 266, Bus line 117.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South El Monte to Watts, La?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 260, Bus line 117.

  • Is there a direct bus between South El Monte and Watts, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South El Monte to Watts, La in Los Angeles?

    The 266 bus line goes from Lakewood Center station near South El Monte to Lakewood Blvd Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lakewood Blvd Station station near Watts, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from South El Monte to Watts, La in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between South El Monte and Watts, La in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 266 bus from the Lakewood Center stop near South El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lakewood Blvd Station stop, which is closest to Watts, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from South El Monte to Watts, La?

    The ride from South El Monte to Watts, La costs $1.75.