How to get from Diamond Bar to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Diamond Bar to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 286 bus from Diamond Bar Blvd and Shadow Canyon Dr N station to Pomona Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Pico station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

183min$4.00
Bus - 286286
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Diamond Bar Blvd and Shadow Canyon Dr N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Diamond Bar
  • 2
    Bus - 286286
    Wait for bus
    286
    North: Pomona Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pomona Transit Center
    ID 2158
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower St & Pico Blvd (Southbound)
    88 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Diamond Bar to Santa Monica

The distance between Diamond Bar, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 56.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diamond Bar to Santa Monica 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 Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar is located at Diamond Bar, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Diamond Bar Blvd and Shadow Canyon Dr S.

Train stations close to Diamond Bar:

  • Industry Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Diamond Bar:

  • Diamond Bar Blvd and Shadow Canyon Dr S
  • Diamond Bar Blvd and Fountain Springs Rd
  • Diamond Bar Blvd and Pathfinder Rd N

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 14th NB & Broadway FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 286, Bus line SS, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 3 min.

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

    The 286 bus line goes from North: Pomona Transit Center station near Diamond Bar to Pomona Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Pomona Transit Center station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Diamond Bar and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 286 bus from the North: Pomona Transit Center stop near Diamond Bar in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pomona Transit Center station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Diamond Bar to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Diamond Bar to Santa Monica costs $4.00.

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