How to get from Santa Barbara to South El Monte by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Santa Barbara to South El Monte in Los Angeles, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, take the 70 bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion station to Garvey / Rosemead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 7070
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion
    ID 3103
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garvey / Rosemead
    ID 1465
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, SS and 486

To get from Santa Barbara to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 486 bus from El Monte Station station to Garvey Ave and Santa Anita Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 486486
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    East: Pomona Mtsac/ Calpoly Pomona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garvey Ave and Santa Anita Ave E
    ID 1478
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Barbara to South El Monte

The distance between Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and South El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 115.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Barbara to South El Monte by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is located at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center).

Train stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Santa Barbara

Bus stations close to Santa Barbara:

  • Figueroa at Chapala (MTD Transit Center)
  • Chapala & Anapamu
  • Transit Center

Public transit stations close to South El Monte, Los Angeles

South El Monte is located at South El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Garvey / Rosemead.

Train stations close to South El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to South El Monte:

  • Garvey / Rosemead
  • Rosemead / Garvey
  • Garvey / Lee

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PACIFIC SURFLINER, SS and 486

To get from Santa Barbara to South El Monte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Santa Barbara station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 486 bus from El Monte Station station to Garvey Ave and Santa Anita Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 486486
Walk to South El Monte
Leaves from Santa Barbara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Barbara
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    East: Pomona Mtsac/ Calpoly Pomona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garvey Ave and Santa Anita Ave E
    ID 1478
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to South El Monte
    Walk to
    South El Monte
    1.39 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to South El Monte?

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Barbara to South El Monte?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line SS, Bus line 486.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and South El Monte in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Barbara to South El Monte in Los Angeles?

    The PACIFIC SURFLINER train line goes from Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara to San Diego station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Diego station near South El Monte in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Barbara to South El Monte in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Barbara and South El Monte in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Barbara to get to South El Monte in Los Angeles?

    Get on the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from the Santa Barbara station near Santa Barbara in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Barbara and South El Monte in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the San Diego stop, which is closest to South El Monte in Los Angeles.

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