Student rides
East Los Angeles College rides home, airport runs & game day
Monterey Park, California· two-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Monterey Park and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Monterey Park connects to the relay grid near Los Angeles, CA (5 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Monterey Park → Bakersfield, CA118 mi · $15–$25
- Monterey Park → San Diego, CA129 mi · $15–$30
- Monterey Park → Indio, CA138 mi · $20–$30
- Monterey Park → Santa Maria, CA162 mi · $20–$35
- Monterey Park → Fresno, CA238 mi · $30–$55
- Monterey Park → Lake Havasu City, AZ262 mi · $35–$60
- Monterey Park → Las Vegas, NV265 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Monterey Park
East Los Angeles College student travel FAQ
- How do East Los Angeles College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Monterey Park bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Monterey Park cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.