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How to get from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 487 bus from Rosemead / Huntington station to 1st / Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 134 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Malibu Canyon / Civic Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

168min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487487
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 134134
Leaves from Rosemead / Huntington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Huntington
    ID 13846
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Broadway
    ID 9061
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    240 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
    Downtown Santa Monica
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 134134
    Wait for bus
    134
    Malibu - PCH -Trancas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Malibu Canyon / Civic Center
    Ride to bus station
    Malibu Canyon / Civic Center
    ID 11612
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La

The distance between Arcadia, Los Angeles and Santa Monica Mountains, La, Los Angeles is approximately 45.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La 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 Arcadia

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Golden West.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington / Golden West
  • Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave W
  • Huntington / Sunset

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica Mountains, La, Los Angeles

Santa Monica Mountains, La is located at Santa Monica Mountains, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Civic Center / Winter Canyon.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica Mountains, La:

  • Civic Center / Winter Canyon
  • Malibu Canyon / Civic Center
  • Malibu Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 487, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 134.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arcadia and Santa Monica Mountains, La 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 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles?

    The 487 bus line goes from Rosemead / Huntington station near Arcadia to Downtown LA - 5th - Flower station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Downtown LA - 5th - Flower station near Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Arcadia and Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arcadia to get to Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 487 bus from the Rosemead / Huntington stop near Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arcadia and Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - 5th - Flower stop, which is closest to Santa Monica Mountains, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La?

    The ride from Arcadia to Santa Monica Mountains, La costs $1.75.

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