How to get from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology by bus and subway?

Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology - Subway Schedule

The E LINE subway from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the E LINE subway from 17th St / SMC station to Pico Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the 20CC bus from Arroyo Pkwy & Fillmore St station to Lake Ave & California Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to California Institute of Technology on the Moovit app.

104min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Bus - 20CC20CC
Walk to California Institute of Technology
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    40 min
  • 4
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fillmore Station
    ID 80416S
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arroyo Pkwy & Fillmore St
    ID 461
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 20CC20CC
    Wait for bus
    20CC
    Fair Oaks & Woodbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Ave & California Blvd
    ID 5231
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to California Institute of Technology
    Walk to
    California Institute of Technology
    1200 E California Blvd
    610 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology

The distance between Santa Monica, Pasadena and California Institute of Technology, Pasadena is approximately 26.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pasadena – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (California Institute of Technology), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE, Bus line 20CC.

  • Is there a direct subway between Santa Monica and California Institute of Technology?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology?

    The E LINE subway line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Pico Station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Pico Station near California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and California Institute of Technology in Pasadena by subway and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Santa Monica to get to California Institute of Technology?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Santa Monica and California Institute of Technology?

    Get off the subway at the Pico Station, which is closest to California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology?

    The ride from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology costs $1.75.

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