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

South El Monte in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
South El Monte in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South El Monte. The train journey from South El Monte to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m 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 Ontario, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South El Monte. The train journey from South El Monte to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m 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 Ontario, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near South El Monte

Airlines serving South El Monte

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of South El Monte

Most booked hotels in South El Monte

American Inn
1 star
Excellent (8, 68 reviews)
$86+
Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte
2 stars
Good (7, 716 reviews)
$98+
Starlight Inn South El Monte
2 stars
Good (6.8, 692 reviews)
$78+
Motel 6-South El Monte, Ca - Los Angeles
2 stars
Good (6.4, 164 reviews)
$119+

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.

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.