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

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 707 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 48 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rowland Heights on the Moovit app.

168min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Bus - 707707
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
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olive / Olympic
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive / Olympic
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    49 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
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rowland Heights
    Walk to
    Rowland Heights
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE subway from 17th St / SMC station to Pico Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 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 31 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rowland Heights on the Moovit app.

151min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 707707
Bus - 178178
Walk to Rowland Heights
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pico / Flower
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    53 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
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rowland Heights
    Walk to
    Rowland Heights
    60 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 43.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 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.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Rowland Heights), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE subway from 17th St / SMC station to Pico Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 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 31 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rowland Heights on the Moovit app.

151min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 707707
Bus - 178178
Walk to Rowland Heights
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pico / Flower
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Covina Pkwy and California Ave E
    ID 2656
    53 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
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rowland Heights
    Walk to
    Rowland Heights
    60 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 168 minutes, using Bus line R10, Bus line 707, Bus line 178.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 707, 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 48 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 Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Los Angeles 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 48 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 Los Angeles 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 $1.10.

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