The cheapest and fastest buses from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 4 buses that leave El Monte, CA for San Bernardino, CA on Sat, Mar 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 14 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Mar 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$13 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA buses for today, Friday, March 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:45 PM El Monte, CA | 0h45 | 5:30 PM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM El Monte, CA | 0h45 | 7:20 PM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM El Monte, CA | 0h55 | 9:00 PM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 14 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 PM El Monte, CA | 1h15 | 3:15 PM San Bernardino, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Buses from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 14:15 |
Last bus 20:30 |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: CBX Cross Border Express, EPLA Limo Express from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CAYou can travel by bus between El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA with CBX Cross Border Express, EPLA Limo Express for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Monte, CA to San Bernardino, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Bernardino, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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