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How to get from Santa Barbara to Monrovia by bus, light rail and train?

From Santa Barbara to Monrovia by bus, light rail and train

To get from Santa Barbara to Monrovia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and First Ave E station to Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 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
    Arcadia
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and First Ave E
    ID 1753
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E
    ID 1799
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Monrovia by bus, light rail and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, A LINE and 272

To get from Santa Barbara to Monrovia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 272 bus from Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E station to Huntington Dr and Mountain Vista Plaza E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 28 min.

268min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 272272
Walk to Monrovia
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 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
    Duarte / City of Hope
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E
    ID 1161
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    North: Duarte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Vista Plaza E
    ID 1800
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Monrovia
    Walk to
    Monrovia
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to Monrovia

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Monrovia, Los Angeles is approximately 123.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to Monrovia by bus, light rail 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 Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to Monrovia, Los Angeles

Monrovia is located at Monrovia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Mountain Ave and Evergreen St N.

Bus stations close to Monrovia:

  • Mountain Ave and Evergreen St N
  • Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St E
  • Mountain Ave and Evergreen St S

Alternative route from Santa Barbara to Monrovia by bus, light rail and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, A LINE and 272

To get from Santa Barbara to Monrovia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 272 bus from Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E station to Huntington Dr and Mountain Vista Plaza E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 28 min.

268min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 272272
Walk to Monrovia
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    174 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
    Duarte / City of Hope
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E
    ID 1161
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    North: Duarte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Vista Plaza E
    ID 1800
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Monrovia
    Walk to
    Monrovia
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monrovia?

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to Monrovia?

    The alternative route takes 268 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 272.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Monrovia in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to Monrovia in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till San Diego station near Monrovia in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to Monrovia in Los Angeles by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and Monrovia in Los Angeles by train, light rail and bus is about 4 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to Monrovia in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and Monrovia in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to Monrovia in Los Angeles.

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