How to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier by bus and subway?

Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier - Bus Schedule

The 281 bus from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier runs from 5:55 AM to 9:26 PM, with departures every 25-40 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier by bus and subway

To get from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 281 bus from Covina Metrolink (Front and Citrus Ave N station to Covina Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 490 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from Historic Broadway station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The bus and subway schedule from Covina Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica Pier on the Moovit app.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Bus - 490490
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica Pier
Leaves from Covina Metrolink (Front and Citrus Ave N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Covina Metrolink (Front and Citrus Ave N
    ID 1374
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    North: Glendora
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Covina Transit Center
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    West: Downtown Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Broadway
    ID 9061
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Monica Pier
    Walk to
    Santa Monica Pier
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier

The distance between Covina Station and Santa Monica Pier is approximately 40.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier

To check the bus and subway schedule from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Covina Station) and destination (Santa Monica Pier), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line 490, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Covina Station and Santa Monica Pier?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier?

    The 281 bus line goes from Covina Metrolink (Front and Citrus Ave N station near Covina Station in Covina to Covina Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Covina Transit Center station near Santa Monica Pier.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covina Station to Santa Monica Pier by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Covina Station and Santa Monica Pier by bus and subway is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Covina Station to get to Santa Monica Pier?

    Get on the 281 bus from the Covina Metrolink (Front and Citrus Ave N stop near Covina Station in Covina.

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

    Get off the bus at the Covina Transit Center station, which is closest to Santa Monica Pier.

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