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

Valinda to Santa Monica map

From Valinda to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Valinda to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 488 bus from Hacienda Blvd & Francisquito Ave (Plaza De Hacienda) station to El Monte Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

123min$2.25
Bus - 488488
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hacienda Blvd & Francisquito Ave (Plaza De Hacienda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Valinda
  • 2
    Bus - 488488
    Wait for bus
    488
    West: El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Valinda to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 488, SS and E LINE

To get from Valinda to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 488 bus from Hacienda Blvd & Francisquito Ave (Plaza De Hacienda) station to El Monte Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Pico station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

133min$4.00
Bus - 488488
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hacienda Blvd & Francisquito Ave (Plaza De Hacienda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Valinda
  • 2
    Bus - 488488
    Wait for bus
    488
    West: El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower St & Pico Blvd (Southbound)
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Valinda to Santa Monica

The distance between Valinda, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 34.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Valinda 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 Valinda

Valinda is located at Valinda, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Glendora Ave and Francisquito Ave N.

Bus stations close to Valinda:

  • Glendora Ave and Francisquito Ave N
  • Glendora Ave and Michelle St N
  • Glendora Ave and Michelle St S

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 & 17th FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Related Routes

Valinda to Santa Monica map

Alternative route from Valinda to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 488, SS and E LINE

To get from Valinda to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 488 bus from Hacienda Blvd & Francisquito Ave (Plaza De Hacienda) station to El Monte Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Pico station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

133min$4.00
Bus - 488488
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hacienda Blvd & Francisquito Ave (Plaza De Hacienda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Valinda
  • 2
    Bus - 488488
    Wait for bus
    488
    West: El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower St & Pico Blvd (Southbound)
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    41 min
  • 9
    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 Valinda to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 488, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 488, Bus line SS, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Valinda 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 2 hr 3 min.

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

    The 488 bus line goes from West: El Monte Station station near Valinda to El Monte Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till El Monte Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Valinda and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 488 bus from the West: El Monte Station stop near Valinda in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Valinda to Santa Monica costs $2.25.

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