CA → CA · about 120 miles
El Monte to Chula Vista bus schedule
Mexicoach runs 70 direct buses a week from El Monte to Chula Vista. The fastest takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:00 AM and the last at 8:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 70
- Fastest trip
- 3h 15m
- First bus
- 8:00 AM
- Last bus
- 8:30 PM
7 of the 70 buses a week stop at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 3h 30m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:00 AM | 1:15 PM | 3h 15m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 6:00 PM | 9:20 PM | 3h 20m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 8:30 PM | 12:40 AM +1 day | 4h 10m | Daily | El Monte (Limo Express) to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | Mexicoach Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in El Monte Where you get off in Chula Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in El Monte
Where the bus stops in Chula Vista
Return trip: Chula Vista to El Monte
Questions
How long is the bus from El Monte to Chula Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from El Monte to Chula Vista?
The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from El Monte to Chula Vista?
Mexicoach runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in El Monte?
Buses to Chula Vista leave from El Monte (Limo Express).
Does the bus from El Monte to Chula Vista stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 70 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).