How to get from Acton to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Acton to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE bus from Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd station to Newhall Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train and finally take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

293min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLEACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE
    Newhall Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newhall Metrolink Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #216| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Acton to Santa Monica

The distance between Acton, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 73.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 293 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Acton to Santa Monica 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 Acton

Acton is located at Acton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd.

Bus stations close to Acton:

  • Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Wilshire EB & 17th FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Wilshire EB & 17th FS
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • 14th NB & Arizona FS

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 293 minutes, using Bus line ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE, Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 53 min.

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

    The ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE bus line goes from Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd station near Acton to Newhall Metrolink Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Newhall Metrolink Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Acton and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 4 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the ACTON & AGUA DULCE SHUTTLE bus from the Sierra Hwy & Crown Valley Rd stop near Acton in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Newhall Metrolink Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Acton to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Acton to Santa Monica costs $9.75.

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