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.

When to visit South El Monte

South El Monte in March
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
South El Monte in March
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 35 km from South El Monte. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to South El Monte from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including Las Vegas Shuttles Corporation, FlixBus and Greyhound. From West Hollywood, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 169 km and will cost you around $105. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although South El Monte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 35 km from South El Monte. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to South El Monte from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South El Monte is to pick up a car hire from Los Angeles, which is about 25 km from South El Monte. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including Las Vegas Shuttles Corporation, FlixBus and Greyhound. From West Hollywood, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 169 km and will cost you around $105. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near South El Monte

Airlines serving South El Monte

Lufthansa
Good (4,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (760 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,469 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,797 reviews)
SWISS
Good (869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,139 reviews)
Air France
Good (889 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,642 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,395 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (445 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,666 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (738 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,054 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
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Where to stay in South El Monte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6-South El Monte, Ca - Los Angeles and Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte.

Where to stay in popular areas of South El Monte

Hiring a car in South El Monte

Expect to pay $1.50 per litre in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.97 and $23.96. The most frequently booked car type in South El Monte is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.50 per litre in South El Monte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.97 and $23.96. The most frequently booked car type in South El Monte is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.