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

From El Cerrito to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train

To get from El Cerrito to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the RED bus from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av station to 529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91-PERRIS 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 1 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

241min$14.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - REDRED
Train - 91-PERRIS VALLEY LINE
91-PERRIS VALLEY LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    529 E. Third St @ E. Grand Bl
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Main Corona Metrolink Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - 91-PERRIS VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    91-PERRIS VALLEY LINE
    #709| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    74 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 El Cerrito to Santa Monica

The distance between El Cerrito, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 70.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito

El Cerrito is located at El Cerrito, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av.

Bus stations close to El Cerrito:

  • 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av
  • 19530 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Envoy Av
  • Temescal Canyon Rd/Rudel 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 Santa Monica / 20th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line 91-PERRIS VALLEY LINE, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Cerrito 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 1 min.

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

    The RED bus line goes from 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av station near El Cerrito to Westbound station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Westbound station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between El Cerrito and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 4 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the RED bus from the 19780 Temescal Canyon Rd @ Jolora Av stop near El Cerrito in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from El Cerrito to Santa Monica costs $14.75.

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