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

From Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 85 bus from Banyan @ Haven EB FS station to Montclair Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

221min$4.25
Bus - 8585
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Banyan @ Haven EB FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rancho Cucamonga
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    SB Chino-Montclair-Chaffey College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair Transit Center
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montclair Transit Center
    ID 2028
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave and 2nd St W
    ID 1596
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    180 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
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train

To get from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 85 bus from Banyan @ Haven EB FS station to Montclair Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN BERNARDINO 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 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

211min$11.00
Bus - 8585
Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Banyan @ Haven EB FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rancho Cucamonga
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    SB Chino-Montclair-Chaffey College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair Transit Center
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montclair Metrolink
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #319| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    64 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 Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica

The distance between Rancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 65.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga is located at Rancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Haven @ Banyan NB FS.

Bus stations close to Rancho Cucamonga:

  • Haven @ Banyan NB FS
  • Haven @ Banyan SB FS
  • Banyan @ Muscat WB FS

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 14th NB & Broadway FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th NB & Broadway FS
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

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From Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train

To get from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 85 bus from Banyan @ Haven EB FS station to Montclair Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN BERNARDINO 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 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

211min$11.00
Bus - 8585
Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
SAN BERNARDINO LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Banyan @ Haven EB FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rancho Cucamonga
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    SB Chino-Montclair-Chaffey College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair Transit Center
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montclair Metrolink
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    Wait for train
    SAN BERNARDINO LINE
    #319| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    64 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line SS, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line SAN BERNARDINO LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

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

    The 85 bus line goes from SB Chino-Montclair-Chaffey College station near Rancho Cucamonga to Montclair Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Montclair Transit Center station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Rancho Cucamonga and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 3 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 85 bus from the SB Chino-Montclair-Chaffey College stop near Rancho Cucamonga in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica costs $4.25.

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