How to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica by light rail, subway and train?

By light rail, subway and train

To get from Lancaster to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Lancaster Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

195min$13.25
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Lancaster Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lancaster
  • 2
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #212| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    129 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    43 min
  • 8
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail, subway and train via ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, D LINE and E LINE

To get from Lancaster to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Lancaster Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D LINE subway and finally take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

205min$13.25
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Subway - D LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Lancaster Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lancaster
  • 2
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #212| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    129 min
  • 4
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    43 min
  • 8
    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 Lancaster to Santa Monica

The distance between Lancaster, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 92.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lancaster to Santa Monica by light rail, subway 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 Lancaster

Lancaster is located at Lancaster, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Metrolink Station.

Train stations close to Lancaster:

  • Lancaster Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Lancaster:

  • Sierra Hwy. & Milling St.
  • Metrolink/Sierra Hwy. (760816)
  • Lancaster Blvd. & Sierra Hwy.

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 20th SB & Santa Monica FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 20th SB & Santa Monica FS
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail, subway and train via ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, D LINE and E LINE

To get from Lancaster to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from Lancaster Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D LINE subway and finally take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

205min$13.25
Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
Subway - D LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Lancaster Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lancaster
  • 2
    Train - ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    Wait for train
    ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE
    #212| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    129 min
  • 4
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    43 min
  • 8
    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 Lancaster to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line B LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 205 minutes, using Bus line ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE, Bus line D LINE, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lancaster to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train line goes from #212| L.A. Union Station station near Lancaster to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till Union Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Lancaster and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by train, subway and light rail is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lancaster to get to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get on the ANTELOPE VALLEY LINE train from the #212| L.A. Union Station station near Lancaster in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Lancaster to Santa Monica costs $13.25.

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