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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 23 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

83min$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
    50 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    10 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 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

98min$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
    50 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    260 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 22.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 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.

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 NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station).

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • Colorado WB & 5th Ns (Downtown SM Station)

Public transit stations close to Glendale, Los Angeles

Glendale is located at Glendale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Glendale at Chevy Chase.

Train stations close to Glendale:

  • Glendale Metrolink
  • Glendale Amtrak

Bus stations close to Glendale:

  • Glendale at Chevy Chase
  • Glendale / Chevy Chase
  • Chevy Chase at Glendale

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 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

98min$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
    50 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    260 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 83 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 90.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus 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 23 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 23 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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