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

From Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the 76 bus from 1st / Central station to Valley / Rosemead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

116min$0.00
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Rosemead
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
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Central
    ID 8617
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Rosemead
    ID 15085
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rosemead
    Walk to
    Rosemead
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead by bus

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 720 bus from 5th / Colorado station to 6th / Grand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Valley / Abbot station to Valley / Rosemead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

134min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 7676
Walk to Rosemead
Leaves from 5th / Colorado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown LA - 6th - Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 7351
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 15718
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 16389
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 8107
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Rosemead
    ID 15085
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rosemead
    Walk to
    Rosemead
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Rosemead, Los Angeles is approximately 27.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead 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 St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station).

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Public transit stations close to Rosemead, Los Angeles

Rosemead is located at Rosemead, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Rosemead / Ralph.

Train stations close to Rosemead:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to Rosemead:

  • Rosemead / Ralph
  • Valley / Hart
  • Rosemead / Marshall

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From Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead by bus

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 720 bus from 5th / Colorado station to 6th / Grand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Valley / Abbot station to Valley / Rosemead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

134min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 7676
Walk to Rosemead
Leaves from 5th / Colorado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown LA - 6th - Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 7351
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6th / Grand
    ID 15718
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 16389
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley / Abbot
    ID 8107
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley / Rosemead
    ID 15085
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rosemead
    Walk to
    Rosemead
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 720, Bus line 487/489, Bus line 76.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Rosemead in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Rosemead in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    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 Rosemead?

    Get off the light rail at the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop, which is closest to Rosemead in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Rosemead costs $0.00.

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