How to get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus?

Santa Monica to Rowland Heights map

From Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Olive / Olympic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 178 bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E station to Colima Rd and Greencastle Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

165min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 178178
Walk to Rowland Heights
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
    Olive / Olympic
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive St and Olympic Blvd E
    ID 2106
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 178178
    Wait for bus
    178
    East: Puente Hills Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colima Rd and Greencastle Ave W
    ID 1009
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rowland Heights
    Walk to
    Rowland Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Historic Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 178 bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E station to Colima Rd and Greencastle Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

142min$3.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 178178
Walk to Rowland Heights
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
    Historic Broadway
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring St and 1st St E
    ID 2474
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 178178
    Wait for bus
    178
    East: Puente Hills Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colima Rd and Greencastle Ave W
    ID 1009
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rowland Heights
    Walk to
    Rowland Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Rowland Heights, Los Angeles is approximately 43.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus, 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 WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to Rowland Heights, Los Angeles

Rowland Heights is located at Rowland Heights, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Colima Rd and Jellick Ave E.

Bus stations close to Rowland Heights:

  • Colima Rd and Jellick Ave E
  • Colima Rd and Jellick Ave W
  • Colima Rd and Nogales St E

Related Routes

Santa Monica to Rowland Heights map

From Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Historic Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 178 bus from West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E station to Colima Rd and Greencastle Ave W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

142min$3.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 178178
Walk to Rowland Heights
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
    Historic Broadway
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring St and 1st St E
    ID 2474
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 178178
    Wait for bus
    178
    East: Puente Hills Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colima Rd and Greencastle Ave W
    ID 1009
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rowland Heights
    Walk to
    Rowland Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line SS, Bus line 178.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line SS, Bus line 178.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights 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 till Downtown LA Express station near Rowland Heights in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Rowland Heights in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights costs $2.85.

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