How to get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade by light rail and subway?

From Union Station to Third Street Promenade by light rail and subway

To get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to Third Street Promenade by light rail

To get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    4 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Third Street Promenade

The distance between Union Station, Santa Monica and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica is approximately 17.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Third Street Promenade by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Santa Monica and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
  • Union Station/Transit Plaza - Bay 2
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Third Street Promenade is located at Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade.

Bus stations close to Third Street Promenade:

  • Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade
  • Santa Monica EB & 3rd FS
  • Santa Monica Blvd & 3rd St

Related Routes

From Union Station to Third Street Promenade by light rail

To get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    4 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Station and Third Street Promenade?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The B LINE subway line goes from North Hollywood Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till 7th Street / Metro Center Station station near Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Third Street Promenade by subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica by subway and light rail is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Station to get to Third Street Promenade?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the North Hollywood Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Station and Third Street Promenade?

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center Station station, which is closest to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • When is the last bus from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The last bus from Union Station in Downtown to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is the Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Venice Bl line. It leaves the Patsaouras Transit Plaza stop at 10:08 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The ride from Union Station to Third Street Promenade costs $1.75.

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