How to get from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica by light rail?

From Chinatown Station to Santa Monica by light rail

To get from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, 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 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

65min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Chinatown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Chinatown Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chinatown Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 76 bus from Main / College station to Alameda / 1st station. Next, 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 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Main / College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / College
    ID 142039
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Downtown La-Grand/Venice-Little Tokyo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / 1st
    ID 9409
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    110 yd • 2 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
    48 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 Chinatown Station to Santa Monica

The distance between Chinatown Station, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 17.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica by 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 Chinatown Station

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

Subway stations close to Chinatown Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown Station:

  • Chinatown Station
  • Nth Alameda St & West College
  • Alameda & College St.

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 / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

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

Related Routes

From Chinatown Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 76 bus from Main / College station to Alameda / 1st station. Next, 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 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Main / College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / College
    ID 142039
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Downtown La-Grand/Venice-Little Tokyo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / 1st
    ID 9409
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    110 yd • 2 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
    48 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 Chinatown Station to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Chinatown Station and Santa Monica?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica by light rail?

    The total travel time between Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by light rail is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Chinatown Station to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Chinatown Station and Santa Monica?

    Get off the light rail at the Little Tokyo / Arts District station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica?

    The last bus from Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La to Santa Monica in Los Angeles is the Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Santa Monica Bl line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Broadway stop at 7:48 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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