South El Monte travel guide
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You're Going to Love South El Monte
With a population of 20,116, South El Monte is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in South El Monte to see all of its attractions.
When to visit South El Monte
How to Get to South El Monte
Plane
Although South El Monte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 22 miles from South El Monte. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to South El Monte departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South El Monte. The train journey from South El Monte to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 15 miles from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 120 miles and will cost you around $32. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving South El Monte
Where to stay in popular areas of South El Monte
Most booked hotels in South El Monte
Renting a car in South El Monte
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in South El Monte is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.