How to get from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles by bus and train?

From Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the 51 bus from Palmdale Transportation Center station to Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.85.

333min$11.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Lake Los Angeles
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
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palmdale Transportation Center
    ID 1008
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Lake LA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E.
    ID 493
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Lake Los Angeles
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the 51 bus from Palmdale Transportation Center station to Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

320min$12.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Lake Los Angeles
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
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palmdale Transportation Center
    ID 1008
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Lake LA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E.
    ID 493
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Lake Los Angeles
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles
The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Lake Los Angeles, Los Angeles is approximately 105.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 333 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles by bus and train, 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 Lake Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Lake Los Angeles is located at Lake Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E..

Bus stations close to Lake Los Angeles:

  • Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E.
  • 160th St. E. & Ave. Q
Related Routes

From Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles by bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the 51 bus from Palmdale Transportation Center station to Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

320min$12.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Lake Los Angeles
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
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #209| Lancaster
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palmdale Metrolink Station
    122 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palmdale Transportation Center
    ID 1008
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Lake LA
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palmdale Blvd. & 158th St. E.
    ID 493
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Los Angeles
    Walk to
    Lake Los Angeles
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 333 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 320 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Downtown LA Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA Express station near Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA Express stop, which is closest to Lake Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Lake Los Angeles costs $11.85.

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