How to get from Santa Monica to Acton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Acton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE bus from Newhall Metrolink Station station to Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.10.

353min$9.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
Walk to Acton
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Acton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Acton
    Walk to
    Acton
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE and ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE

To get from Santa Monica to Acton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE bus from Newhall Metrolink Station station to Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

264min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
Walk to Acton
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    97 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #213| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Acton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Acton
    Walk to
    Acton
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Acton

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Acton, Los Angeles is approximately 73.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 353 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Acton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to Acton, Los Angeles

Acton is located at Acton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd.

Bus stations close to Acton:

  • Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE and ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE

To get from Santa Monica to Acton in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE bus from Newhall Metrolink Station station to Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

264min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
Walk to Acton
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    97 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #213| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Acton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Acton
    Walk to
    Acton
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Acton?

    The fastest way takes 353 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Acton?

    The alternative route takes 264 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Acton in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Acton in Los Angeles?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Downtown LA Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA Express station near Acton in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Acton in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Acton in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Acton in Los Angeles?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Acton in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA Express stop, which is closest to Acton in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Santa Monica to Acton?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Acton costs $9.10.

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