How to get from El Monte Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

From El Monte Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from El Monte Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from El Monte Station station to Flower / 7th station. Next, 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 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

87min$1.75
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    20 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
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via SS and E LINE

To get from El Monte Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the SS bus from El Monte Station station to Grand Ave and 2nd St W station. Next, 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

93min$2.25
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave and 2nd St W
    ID 1596
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    180 yd • 3 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
    45 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 El Monte Station to Santa Monica

The distance between El Monte Station, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 27.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Monte Station 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 El Monte Station

El Monte Station is located at El Monte Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is El Monte Bus Stop.

Train stations close to El Monte Station:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte Station:

  • El Monte Bus Stop
  • El Monte Station - Lower Level
  • El Monte Station - Upper Level Bay 25

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
  • Wilshire WB & 17th FS
  • 20th SB & Santa Monica FS

Related Routes

Alternative route from El Monte Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via SS and E LINE

To get from El Monte Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the SS bus from El Monte Station station to Grand Ave and 2nd St W station. Next, 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

93min$2.25
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from El Monte Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    El Monte Station
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave and 2nd St W
    ID 1596
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    180 yd • 3 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
    45 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 El Monte Station to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SS, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between El Monte Station and Santa Monica?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from El Monte Station to Santa Monica?

    The METRO J LINE 910/950 bus line goes from Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line station near El Monte Station in El Monte to Flower / 7th station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Flower / 7th station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Monte Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between El Monte Station in El Monte and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near El Monte Station to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from the Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line stop near El Monte Station in El Monte.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between El Monte Station and Santa Monica?

    Get off the bus at the Flower / 7th station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Monte Station to Santa Monica?

    The ride from El Monte Station to Santa Monica costs $1.75.