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

From Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway 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 subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Glendale on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 9090
Walk to Glendale
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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
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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 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale

To check the bus and subway 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 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

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

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

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

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Glendale?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Historic Broadway station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Broadway / 2nd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadway / 2nd station near Glendale in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Glendale?

    Get off the subway at the Broadway / 2nd stop, which is closest to Glendale in Los Angeles.

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

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

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