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How to get from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure by bus and subway?

Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure - Subway Schedule

The E LINE subway from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. Next, take the 460 bus from Flower / 23rd station to Disneyland Employee's Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Disney California Adventure on the Moovit app.

159min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 460460
Walk to Disney California Adventure
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Disneyland Employee's Entrance
    ID 1060
    102 min
  • 7
    Walk to Disney California Adventure
    Walk to
    Disney California Adventure
    Route 66
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure

The distance between Santa Monica Pier, Anaheim and Disney California Adventure, Anaheim is approximately 51.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Anaheim – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica Pier) and destination (Disney California Adventure), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 460.

  • Is there a direct subway between Santa Monica Pier and Disney California Adventure?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to LATTC / Ortho Institute station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till LATTC / Ortho Institute station near Disney California Adventure in Anaheim.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim by subway and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Santa Monica Pier to get to Disney California Adventure?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Downtown Santa Monica station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Santa Monica Pier and Disney California Adventure?

    Get off the subway at the LATTC / Ortho Institute stop, which is closest to Disney California Adventure in Anaheim.

  • How much is the subway fare from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure?

    The ride from Santa Monica Pier to Disney California Adventure costs $1.75.