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

From Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Atlantic Station station. Next, take the 10 bus from Atlantic / Pomona station to Whittier/Goodrich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

85min$2.00
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 1010
Walk to Commerce
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Atlantic Station
    ID 80401S
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Pomona
    ID 1005
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    10 Whittier Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whittier/Goodrich
    ID 1017
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Commerce
    Walk to
    Commerce
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce by bus and light rail via E LINE, DASH and 18

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Indiana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH bus and finally take the 18 bus from Whittier / Herbert station to Whittier / Goodrich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

85min$2.10
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - 1818
Walk to Commerce
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Indiana Station
    ID 80404S
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Indiana / Gleason (Indiana Gold Line Station)
    ID 9034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Dash / Boyle Heights / LA County/Usc Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herbert Ave & Whittier Blvd (4354)
    ID 4354
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier / Herbert
    ID 8284
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Commerce Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whittier / Goodrich
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Commerce
    Walk to
    Commerce
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Commerce, Los Angeles is approximately 23.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce 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 Downtown Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica is located at Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station).

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Public transit stations close to Commerce, Los Angeles

Commerce is located at Commerce, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Whittier / Goodrich.

Train stations close to Commerce:

  • Commerce
  • Montebello/Commerce

Bus stations close to Commerce:

  • Whittier / Goodrich
  • Whittier/Goodrich
  • Whittier/Atlantic

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce by bus and light rail via E LINE, DASH and 18

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Indiana Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DASH bus and finally take the 18 bus from Whittier / Herbert station to Whittier / Goodrich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

85min$2.10
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Bus - 1818
Walk to Commerce
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Indiana Station
    ID 80404S
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Indiana / Gleason (Indiana Gold Line Station)
    ID 9034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Dash / Boyle Heights / LA County/Usc Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herbert Ave & Whittier Blvd (4354)
    ID 4354
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whittier / Herbert
    ID 8284
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Commerce Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whittier / Goodrich
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Commerce
    Walk to
    Commerce
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line DASH, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Santa Monica and Commerce?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Atlantic Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Atlantic Station station near Commerce in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Commerce in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Commerce?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Commerce?

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

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

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Commerce costs $2.00.