Long Beach Airport to South El Monte is about a 30-minute drive from the airport to Sierra Inn, a motel. You can leave by taxi, rideshare, rental car or public transit, though a transit trip involves connections and should be planned around current service.
- By car: About 30 minutes from Long Beach Airport to Sierra Inn.
- Taxi: The stand is outside the terminal beside Parking Structure A.
- Rideshare: Pickups are at the outer curb in front of the terminal.
- Rental cars: Offices are across the street from the terminal.
Long Beach Airport and the South El Monte route
Long Beach Airport, also called Daugherty Field, is about a 30-minute drive from the airport to South El Monte. The airport offers several ways to leave, but public transit requires checking the connection beyond Long Beach before setting out.
The airport identifies taxis, transportation network companies, rental cars, public transit and approved ground-transportation providers as travel options. For an airport taxi, rideshare or rental car, the pickup locations are easy to distinguish once you are outside the terminal.
Driving and paid ride options
Taxis, rideshares and rental cars are available at separate pickup points around the terminal. You can choose based on whether you want a driver or plan to drive yourself.
Taxi
The taxi stand is outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A. Airport-published rates include a $3.10 base fee, $2.97 per mile and $0.37 for each 37 seconds in traffic or while the cab is waiting.
The airport gives flat fares for some destinations, but not for South El Monte, so ask about the fare before you start the ride.
Wheelchair-accessible taxis must be reserved in advance through Yellow Cab at (562) 444-4444.
Rideshare
Transportation network company pickups are at the outer curb in front of the terminal. For an accessible ride, the airport advises selecting “WAV” in Uber; Lyft users can enable “Wheelchair Access” in app settings and choose “Access” or “Wheelchair” ride mode.
Rental car
Rental-car offices are in the Airport Ground Transportation Center, directly across the street from the terminal. An accessible shuttle also requires advance reservations; the airport directs passengers to its ground-transportation provider list for options.
Transit connections to check
Public transit from Long Beach Airport to South El Monte involves connecting services, so check the route and transfer details before you travel. Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104 and 111 serve the airport.
Routes 102 and 104 connect with the A Line at Willow Station. Route 102 runs between Downtown Long Beach, the airport and Willow Station; route 104 runs between Downtown Long Beach, the airport and Lakewood Boulevard. Allow at least 15 minutes for a bus transfer between the A Line and the airport.
The A Line runs between Pomona and Long Beach, while the J Line runs between El Monte and Harbor Gateway/San Pedro via Downtown LA. Metro route 577 runs between Long Beach VA Medical Center and El Monte Station via the 605 Freeway.
South El Monte also has Foothill Transit route 269, Metro routes 70, 176, 266 and 770, and Norwalk Transit route 7. The South El Monte area guide covers the city’s bus services; schedules, routes and fares can change.
Airport pickup planning
Confirm your pickup location and any reservation needs before leaving the terminal. Taxis wait beside Parking Structure A, rideshares use the outer curb, and rental-car offices are across the street in the Ground Transportation Center.
For wheelchair-accessible service, arrange a taxi or shuttle in advance. If you use a rideshare app, select its accessibility option as directed by the airport. Public transit schedules, routes and fares can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Long Beach Airport to South El Monte?
It is about a 30-minute drive from the airport to South El Monte.
Can you take public transit from Long Beach Airport to South El Monte?
Transit is available, but the trip involves connections. Airport-serving buses connect with the A Line at Willow Station, and regional bus routes serve El Monte and South El Monte.
Are there other airports serving South El Monte?
Los Angeles International Airport is about 35 minutes by car from the motel, while Ontario International Airport is about 33 minutes. The LAX transportation options for South El Monte cover another airport route.
Where else can you fly into for South El Monte?
Ontario International Airport is another airport option for the area. The route from Ontario International Airport to South El Monte explains its connection to the city.