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How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by bus and light rail?
From Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by bus and light rail
To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 268 bus from Sierra Madre Villa Station station to Sierra Madre / Sunnyside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.
105min$1.75
268Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica
Step by Step
- 1
Start from light rail stationDowntown Santa Monica - 2Wait for light railE LINEAtlantic Sta.
- 3
Ride to light rail stationPicoID 80121S44 min - 4Wait for light railA LINEAPU / Citrus College Sta.
- 5Ride to light rail stationSierra Madre VillaID 80421S43 min
- 6
Walk to bus stationSierra Madre Villa Station100 yd • 2 min - 7268Wait for bus268El Monte Station
- 8Ride to bus stationSierra Madre / SunnysideID 79528 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by bus and light rail via E LINE, A LINE and 40
To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 40 bus from Sierra Madre Villa Station station to Rosemead Blvd & Foothill & Hastings Ranch Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.00.
122min$2.00
40Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationDowntown Santa Monica
- 2Wait for light railE LINEAtlantic Sta.
- 3Ride to light rail stationPicoID 80121S44 min
- 4Wait for light railA LINEAPU / Citrus College Sta.
- 5Ride to light rail stationSierra Madre VillaID 80421S43 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSierra Madre Villa StationID 14094060 yd • 1 min
- 740Wait for bus40Old Pasadena
- 8Ride to bus stationRosemead Blvd & Foothill & Hastings Ranch DrID 95413 min
- 9Walk toSierra Madre1.18 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre
The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Sierra Madre, Los Angeles is approximately 32.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre 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 Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica is located at Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station).
Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:
- 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station)
- 5th / Colorado
- Colorado WB & 5th Ns (Downtown SM Station)
Public transit stations close to Sierra Madre, Los Angeles
Sierra Madre is located at Sierra Madre, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre / Michillinda.
Bus stations close to Sierra Madre:
- Sierra Madre / Michillinda
- Michillinda & SM Blvd
- Sierra Madre Blvd & Michillinda Ave
Related Routes
- Fillmore to Sierra Madre
- Fontana to Sierra Madre
- Fullerton to Sierra Madre
- Glendora to Sierra Madre
- La Cañada Flintridge to Sierra Madre
- La Crescenta-Montrose to Sierra Madre
- Lancaster to Sierra Madre
- Newport Beach to Sierra Madre
- Oak Park to Sierra Madre
- Paramount to Sierra Madre
- San Marino to Sierra Madre
- Thousand Oaks to Sierra Madre
- Westmont to Sierra Madre
- Yucaipa to Sierra Madre
- Highland Park, La to Sierra Madre
- Hollywood, La to Sierra Madre
- Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre
- Mount Washington, La to Sierra Madre
- Valley Village, La to Sierra Madre
- Vermont Square, La to Sierra Madre
Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by bus and light rail via E LINE, A LINE and 40
To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Pico station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 40 bus from Sierra Madre Villa Station station to Rosemead Blvd & Foothill & Hastings Ranch Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.00.
122min$2.00
40Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationDowntown Santa Monica
- 2Wait for light railE LINEAtlantic Sta.
- 3Ride to light rail stationPicoID 80121S44 min
- 4Wait for light railA LINEAPU / Citrus College Sta.
- 5Ride to light rail stationSierra Madre VillaID 80421S43 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSierra Madre Villa StationID 14094060 yd • 1 min
- 740Wait for bus40Old Pasadena
- 8Ride to bus stationRosemead Blvd & Foothill & Hastings Ranch DrID 95413 min
- 9Walk toSierra Madre1.18 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre?
The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 268.
What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre?
The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 40.
Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Santa Monica and Sierra Madre?
No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.
Which light rail line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre?
The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Pico station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Pico station near Sierra Madre in Los Angeles.
How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre by light rail and bus?
The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Sierra Madre in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.
Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Sierra Madre?
Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.
Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Sierra Madre?
Get off the light rail at the Pico stop, which is closest to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles.
How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre?
The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Sierra Madre costs $1.75.
