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

From Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 90 bus from Broadway / 2nd station to Glendale / Chevy Chase station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Glendale on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 9090
Walk to Glendale
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
    Historic Broadway
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale / Chevy Chase
    ID 5091
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale by bus and light rail via E LINE and 94

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 94 bus from Hill / 2nd station to Brand / Chevy Chase station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Glendale on the Moovit app.

97min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Glendale
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
    Historic Broadway
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 2nd
    ID 140789
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brand / Chevy Chase
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Glendale, Los Angeles is approximately 22.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Santa Monica) and destination (Glendale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale by bus and light rail via E LINE and 94

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 94 bus from Hill / 2nd station to Brand / Chevy Chase station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Glendale on the Moovit app.

97min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Glendale
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
    Historic Broadway
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 2nd
    ID 140789
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brand / Chevy Chase
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 90.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 94.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Glendale in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    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 Glendale?

    Get off the light rail at the Historic Broadway stop, which is closest to Glendale in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale costs $1.75.

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