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

From Pico Rivera to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Pico Rivera to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 40 bus from Beverly/Durfee station to 3rd & Mcdonnell WB station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Maravilla Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

109min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Beverly/Durfee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly/Durfee
    ID 4012
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 Beverly Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd & Mcdonnell WB
    ID 4074
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    10 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
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pico Rivera to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 266, 487/489 and E LINE

To get from Pico Rivera to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 266 bus from Rosemead / Beverly Bl station to Rosemead / Valley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

131min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 266266
Bus - 487/489487/489
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Rosemead / Beverly Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Beverly Bl
    ID 2386
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Valley
    ID 13076
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Valley
    ID 4617
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Broadway
    ID 9061
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    240 yd • 3 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
    46 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 Pico Rivera to Santa Monica

The distance between Pico Rivera, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 26.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera is located at Pico Rivera, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Beverly/Durfee.

Bus stations close to Pico Rivera:

  • Beverly/Durfee
  • Durfee/Beverly Blvd.
  • Durfee/Dork

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 WB & 14th Ns.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Related Routes

Alternative route from Pico Rivera to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 266, 487/489 and E LINE

To get from Pico Rivera to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 266 bus from Rosemead / Beverly Bl station to Rosemead / Valley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

131min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 266266
Bus - 487/489487/489
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Rosemead / Beverly Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Beverly Bl
    ID 2386
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Valley
    ID 13076
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Valley
    ID 4617
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Broadway
    ID 9061
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    240 yd • 3 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
    46 min
  • 10
    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 Pico Rivera to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 266, Bus line 487/489, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pico Rivera 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 49 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Beverly/Durfee station near Pico Rivera to 40 Beverly Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till 40 Beverly Blvd station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pico Rivera and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Beverly/Durfee stop near Pico Rivera in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 40 Beverly Blvd station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Pico Rivera to Santa Monica costs $1.60.