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How to get from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 251 bus from Ave 26 / Lacy - Lincoln / Cypress Station station to Colorado / Sierra Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

102min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 251251
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
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    42 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lincoln Heights / Cypress Park Station
    ID 80411S
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ave 26 / Lacy - Lincoln / Cypress Station
    ID 300
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Colorado / Sierra Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Sierra Villa
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles, take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Temple St. & Hill St. station. Next, take the 81 bus from Hill / Temple station to Colorado / Sierra Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

128min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - 8181
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
    Temple St. & Hill St.
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / Temple
    ID 8091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Colorado / Sierra Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Sierra Villa
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Eagle Rock, La, Los Angeles is approximately 24.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La 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 EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Public transit stations close to Eagle Rock, La, Los Angeles

Eagle Rock, La is located at Eagle Rock, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Colorado / Sierra Villa.

Train stations close to Eagle Rock, La:

  • Glendale Metrolink
  • Glendale Amtrak

Bus stations close to Eagle Rock, La:

  • Colorado / Sierra Villa
  • Colorado & Sierra Villa Dr. (Westbound)
  • Colorado & Sierra Villa Dr. (Eastbound)

From Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles, take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Temple St. & Hill St. station. Next, take the 81 bus from Hill / Temple station to Colorado / Sierra Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

128min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - 8181
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
    Temple St. & Hill St.
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / Temple
    ID 8091
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Colorado / Sierra Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Sierra Villa
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 251.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La 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 one light rail line and one bus line till Atlantic Sta. station near Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to Eagle Rock, La 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 Eagle Rock, La in Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock, La costs $1.75.

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