Getting around La Puente means combining local driving with the La Puente LINK Shuttle and Foothill Transit buses. From Industry Inn & Suites, the city centre is about 10 minutes by car, while regional airports are about 31 to 39 minutes away.
- Local destinations: The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum and Arceo Park are each about 8 minutes by car from the hotel.
- City shuttle: The city operates the La Puente LINK Shuttle; its fare is $0.50 per ride, with a reduced fare for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Regional buses: Foothill Transit connects La Puente with nearby cities and transit hubs.
- Airport drives: Ontario International Airport is about 32 minutes by car from the hotel.
What to know before traveling around La Puente
La Puente trips can involve a city shuttle, a regional bus, or a drive, depending on your destination. The City of La Puente has operated the LINK Shuttle since 2001, and it directs riders to its schedule for route and timetable details.
For local sightseeing, the city centre is about 10 minutes by car from the hotel, compared with about 54 minutes on foot. The museum and Arceo Park each take about 8 minutes to reach by car from the hotel. The La Puente area guide can help put those local stops in context.
Driving to nearby destinations
Driving gives you a direct way to reach the city centre and nearby attractions. The drive from the hotel to the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum is about 8 minutes, as is the drive to Arceo Park.
The museum and park are both local destinations, but the travel times alone do not establish the best order for visiting them. For the museum’s history and visitor details, see this Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum guide.
Walking takes about 57 minutes from the hotel to the museum and about 61 minutes to Arceo Park. The city centre is about 54 minutes away on foot from the hotel.
Checking public transit and local services
La Puente’s local and regional transit options serve different needs: the LINK Shuttle is city-operated, while Foothill Transit lines connect La Puente with neighboring communities.
The City of La Puente gives the LINK fare as $0.50 per ride and $0.25 for seniors and people with disabilities. For route and timetable details, use the City of La Puente’s La Puente LINK Schedule. The city’s main number for LINK and transit-service information is (626) 855-1500.
Foothill Transit’s Line 194 runs between Pomona, Industry, La Puente, and El Monte; Line 486 runs between Pomona, La Puente, and El Monte via Amar Road. Line 185 connects Azusa, West Covina, and Puente Hills Mall; Line 282 connects Puente Hills Mall, Hacienda Heights, and El Monte Station. Foothill Transit publishes route maps and arrival times for planning connections.
The adult local-bus single-trip fare is $1.75. Foothill Transit also offers a $6.00 day pass, a $14.00 10-trip pass, and a $60.00 31-day pass for adult local and Silver Streak travel. Up to two children age 5 and under ride free with each paying adult.
City residents may buy subsidized Foothill Transit and MTA passes at City Hall. The city requires current identification and a utility bill or another bill as proof of residence.
Foothill Transit pass sales are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; MTA/EZ passes are sold from the 25th of each month through the 10th of the following month.
Dial-A-Ride is an advance-reservation paratransit service for La Puente residents age 55 and older and people with disabilities. It serves destinations within the city and medical or dental appointments up to 5 miles outside the city limits.
The fare is $0.25 per ride, and companions assisting a disabled rider may ride free. The City directs riders to reserve through San Gabriel Transit at (626) 330-4000.
Planning airport and local trips
Airport drive times from the hotel range from about 31 to 39 minutes. Ontario International Airport is about 32 minutes away by car, Los Angeles International Airport about 39 minutes, Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) about 34 minutes, and Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport about 31 minutes. Browse the available room types at the hotel when arranging your trip.
Before you go, check the official City of La Puente and Foothill Transit sites for current fares, service details, routes, and schedules.
If you are flying through Ontario, the guide to ONT airport transportation to La Puente focuses on that connection. For directions between LAX and another airport, LAX advises using its traffic and ground transportation directions page and entering your destination.
FAQs
Does La Puente have a local shuttle?
Yes. The City of La Puente operates the LINK Shuttle and directs riders to its schedule for route and timetable information.
Can you travel between La Puente and nearby cities by bus?
Foothill Transit routes connect La Puente with places including Pomona, Industry, El Monte, West Covina, and Hacienda Heights.
Who can use La Puente Dial-A-Ride?
It is an advance-reservation service for city residents age 55 and older and people with disabilities. Its service area includes La Puente and certain medical and dental appointments outside the city.
How long is the drive from the hotel to Ontario International Airport?
It is about 32 minutes by car.