How to get from Santa Monica to Artesia by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica to Artesia by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Artesia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 173 bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 station to Gridley & 187th SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

109min$2.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 460460
Bus - 173173
Walk to Artesia
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Norwalk Station Bay 11
    ID 4113
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 173173
    Wait for bus
    173
    173 Studebaker to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gridley & 187th SW
    ID 1916
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Artesia
    Walk to
    Artesia
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Artesia by bus and light rail via E LINE, 460 and 2

To get from Santa Monica to Artesia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 2 bus from NSQ station to 183rd/Gridley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

125min$3.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 460460
Bus - 22
Walk to Artesia
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pioneer Blvd/Orange St Sb
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NSQ
    ID 1213
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Gridley & 183rd via Cerritos College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    183rd/Gridley
    ID 1006
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Artesia
    Walk to
    Artesia
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Artesia

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Artesia, Los Angeles is approximately 35.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Artesia by bus and light rail, 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 Artesia, Los Angeles

Artesia is located at Artesia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Gridley / 187th.

Bus stations close to Artesia:

  • Gridley / 187th
  • Gridley & 187th NE
  • Gridley Rd / 187th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Artesia by bus and light rail via E LINE, 460 and 2

To get from Santa Monica to Artesia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 2 bus from NSQ station to 183rd/Gridley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

125min$3.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 460460
Bus - 22
Walk to Artesia
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pioneer Blvd/Orange St Sb
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NSQ
    ID 1213
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Gridley & 183rd via Cerritos College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    183rd/Gridley
    ID 1006
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Artesia
    Walk to
    Artesia
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 460, Bus line 173.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 460, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and Artesia in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to Artesia in Los Angeles?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica to Atlantic Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Atlantic Sta. station near Artesia in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Artesia in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Artesia in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to Artesia in Los Angeles?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Santa Monica and Artesia in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. stop, which is closest to Artesia in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Santa Monica to Artesia?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Artesia costs $2.25.