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 15m.

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 Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 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 15m.

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 Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near South El Monte

Airlines serving South El Monte

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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
Good (7.9, 69 reviews)
$86+
Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte
2 stars
Good (7, 715 reviews)
$85+
Starlight Inn South El Monte
2 stars
Good (6.8, 690 reviews)
$79+
Motel 6-South El Monte, Ca - Los Angeles
2 stars
Good (6.3, 162 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in South El Monte

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in South El Monte is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in South El Monte is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.