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

From Duarte to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Duarte to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 861 bus from Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park station to Highland Ave and Fasana Rd S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

126min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 861861
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
    ID 3644
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 861861
    Wait for bus
    861
    Duarte Green
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave and Fasana Rd S
    ID 3656
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Duarte / City of Hope
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    46 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
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Duarte to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 187, A LINE and E LINE

To get from Duarte to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E station to Azusa Intermodal Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail 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 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

153min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E
    ID 1785
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    51 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
    48 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 Duarte to Santa Monica

The distance between Duarte, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 40.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Duarte 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 Duarte

Duarte is located at Duarte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park.

Bus stations close to Duarte:

  • Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
  • Encanto Pkwy and Hacienda Dr
  • Royal Oaks Dr and Greenbank Ave

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 Colorado WB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Sta).

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Colorado WB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Sta)
  • Santa Monica / 20th
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Related Routes

Alternative route from Duarte to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 187, A LINE and E LINE

To get from Duarte to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E station to Azusa Intermodal Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail 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 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

153min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E
    ID 1785
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    51 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
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 861, Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

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

    The 861 bus line goes from Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park station near Duarte to Duarte Green station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Duarte Green station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Duarte and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 861 bus from the Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park stop near Duarte in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Duarte Green station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Duarte to Santa Monica costs $2.25.

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