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

Glendale to Santa Monica map

From Glendale to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Glendale to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 90 bus from Glendale at Chevy Chase station to Historic Broadway Layover station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

95min$1.75
Bus - 9090
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Glendale at Chevy Chase

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Historic Broadway Layover
    ID 5879
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glendale to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 92 and E LINE

To get from Glendale to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 92 bus from Brand / Chevy Chase station to Spring / 3rd station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

105min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9292
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Brand / Chevy Chase

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brand / Chevy Chase
    ID 9040
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Downtown LA - Main - Olympic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring / 3rd
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    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 Glendale to Santa Monica

The distance between Glendale, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 22.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale 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 Glendale

Glendale is located at Glendale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Chevy Chase at Glendale.

Train stations close to Glendale:

  • Glendale Metrolink
  • Glendale Amtrak

Bus stations close to Glendale:

  • Chevy Chase at Glendale
  • Glendale at Chevy Chase
  • Glendale / Palmer

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 EB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Arizona FS

Glendale to Santa Monica map

Alternative route from Glendale to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 92 and E LINE

To get from Glendale to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 92 bus from Brand / Chevy Chase station to Spring / 3rd station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

105min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9292
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Brand / Chevy Chase

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brand / Chevy Chase
    ID 9040
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Downtown LA - Main - Olympic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring / 3rd
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    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 Glendale to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 92, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The 90 bus line goes from Downtown LA station near Glendale to Historic Broadway Layover station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Historic Broadway Layover station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Glendale and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 90 bus from the Downtown LA stop near Glendale in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Glendale to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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