Transportation Services

Welcome to the City of Monterey Park's Transportation Services Website. Public transportation services that are available to the community of Monterey Park include a local fixed-route circulator, the Spirit Bus, rideshare app micro transit service, MPK Transit Express, and regional bus service that is provided by two operators: Los Angeles County Metro Bus and Montebello Bus Lines. Also available to the community are MPK Transit Express, Metrolink commuter trains, local Dial-A-Ride service for seniors and disabled persons, and regional transit service for disabled persons that is provided by Access Services, Inc.

Spirit Bus - Updates to Routes and Schedule

Spirit Bus routes will go into effect on August 1, 2025. Changes to the routes include:

• Routes 1 and 2 will go from one-way loops to two-way routes

• Route 3 will no longer serve the area of Graves Ave to Garvey Ranch Park

• Route 4 will be discontinued, with MPK Transit Express covering this area

• Route 5 will connect to the Metro E Line Station at Atlantic and Pomona. Service east of Atlantic Blvd. and Riggin St. will be eliminated, with MPK Transit Express covering Riggin St. and the Monterey Park Marketplace.

MPK Transit Express

MPK Transit Express is an on-demand public rideshare service. Riders will be able to book a trip using a smartphone application or by calling the program’s call center and also track their vehicle. Rides are available Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 7:30pm. As of September 10, 2025, regular $2 price per ride starts.

For more information on MPK Transit Express, please visit MPK Transit Express.

Spirit Bus & MPK Transit Express Coverage Zone

MPK Transit Express & Spirit Bus Coverage Zone - Map

San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility Study

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) – in partnership with Los Angeles Metro (Metro) – is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate and improve mobility in the San Gabriel Valley. The study will evaluate short- and long-term transit options designed to enhance communities and the lives of residents, commuters and visitors, with a focus on our most vulnerable populations: transit-dependent populations and equity-focus communities constrained by existing transportation systems.

Click on the image or use this link SGV Transit Feasibility Study - Community Input (sgvcog.org) for access to the Interactive Map in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Provide your comments on your preferred bus route(s)! Visit the SGVCOG website for more information on the study and ways to provide community input.

Regional Transportation Services

Metro Bus Lines

The Metro bus and rail rider's information can be viewed online. The Metro Bus operates four lines in the city of Monterey Park:

70 (Downtown LA/El Monte via Garvey Av.)
106 (Cal State LA/Union Station/Little Tokyo/Montebello via Garvey Ave & 1st St)
258 (Alhambra/Paramount via Monterey Pass Road)
260 (Pasadena/Artesia Blue Line Station, via Atlantic Bl.)

Montebello Bus Lines

The Montebello Bus Lines operates Line 30 that travels along Garfield Avenue from Montebello to Pasadena / South Pasadena / San Marino. Its Line 70 that was reinstated in 2018 now travels along Potrero Grande / Market Place from the Shops at Montebello to Montebello Plaza. Line 10 travels along Whittier Blvd. from East Los Angeles College to Whitwood Mall in Whittier. Visit Montebello Bus Lines for the up-to-date Montebello Bus Lines schedules.

Commuter Train Service

The rail service is provided by Metrolink. The nearest station is located off of Campus Drive at the California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), adjacent to the Busway Station. The Metrolink train system will get you as far north as Moorpark, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, as far south as Oceanside, and as far east as San Bernardino and Riverside. View Metrolink information online. The City operates a shuttle service from Corporate Center to the CSULA Metrolink station. Access the schedule (PDF) or contact the Department of Public Works at 626-307-1320 for more information.

Dial-A-Ride

Monterey Park Senior citizens are eligible for free door to door transportation within the City. The Dial-A-Ride program is managed by the Department of Recreation and Community Services. For more information, please visit Department of Recreation and Community Services' Transportation Services webpage.

Paratransit Service

Paratransit service, through Dial-A-Ride and Access Services (door-to-door services), is available to senior citizens and disabled persons. Through the Langley Senior Citizen Center, the City operates a local paratransit service (within the city jurisdiction) for residents who are 55 years or older and/or disabled. To arrange for this service, contact the Langley Senior Citizen Center at 626-307-1396. Disabled persons may also be eligible for regional paratransit service through Access Services, Inc.

Taxi Coupons

Senior citizens of Monterey Park can be eligible for free taxi coupons that can be used as payment for taxi transportation. Each senior citizen is allowed two coupons per month. One coupon will cover the cost of a ride that is $11. The Langley Senior Citizen Center distributes the coupons on the first Monday of each month. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Persons must qualify based on income. Please contact the Langley Senior Citizen Center at 626-307-1223 or visit Department of Recreation and Community Services' Transportation Services webpage for more information.

GoSGV e-Bike Share Program

The San Gabriel Valley regional bike share program allows San Gabriel valley residents to rent e-bikes on a monthly basis. In order to participate in the program, a participant must be 18 years old and a resident of the San Gabriel Valley and provide two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bill, government iD) when completing the application form. Once the form is approved participants will be invited to schedule a time to pick up or request delivery of their e-bike. For more information on this program please visit the GoSGV website by clicking here.