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. The shortest flight to South El Monte from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 55m.
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 S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about S$ 19 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to South El Monte, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to South El Monte takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 87. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 200 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 S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South El Monte, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.