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
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to South El Monte from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 14h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South El Monte. The train journey from South El Monte to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $21 for a 0h 39m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including FlixBus, Bus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 193 km and will cost you around $54. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving South El Monte
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 $1.58 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 $18.88 and $25.18. 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 Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.