There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Montclair by tram, train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended
Tram, train
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Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A Line
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Take the train from L. A. Union Station station to Montclair station
Tram, bus
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Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station
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Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Center
Line 20 bus, bus
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Take the line 20 bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Broadway
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Take the bus from Olive Ave and 5th St E to Montclair Transit Center
Line 4 bus, bus
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Take the line 4 bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5th
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Take the bus from Olive Ave and 5th St E to Montclair Transit Center
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Santa Monica to Montclair
Drive
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Drive from Santa Monica to Montclair
Santa Monica to Montclair by tram, subway and train
The journey time between Santa Monica and Montclair is around 2h 44m and covers a distance of around 51 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 52 min. Operated by Metro Los Angeles and Metrolink Trains, the Santa Monica to Montclair service departs from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arrives in Montclair station. Typically 106 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Montclair is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Montclair is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Montclair is 2 metres.
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Last updated: 31 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Montclair is to line 20 bus and bus which costs $3 - $10 and takes 3h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Santa Monica to Montclair is to taxi which costs $200 - $250 and takes 51 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Lincoln and arriving at Central @ San Bernardino Sb Fs via Olive Ave and 5th St E and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Montclair station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Montclair station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro Red & Purple Lines and L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
It is 46 miles from Santa Monica to Montclair. It is approximately 49.3 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Montclair without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 44m and costs $1 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Santa Monica to Montclair, including transfers.
Santa Monica to Montclair bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Lincoln station.
Santa Monica to Montclair train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica to Montclair bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Montclair Transit Center station.
- Distance: 46.3 miles
- Duration: 2h 44m
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Montclair, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Monica to Montclair via 6th / Broadway, Olive Ave and 5th St E, and Montclair Transit Center in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A Line
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Montclair station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- children 5 and under with a paid adult
- $0
- Senior / Disabled / Medicare
- $3 - $4
- Student / Youth 6-18
- $5 - $7
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Olive Ave and 5th St E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Adult
- $1 - $2
Bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Adult
- $1 - $2
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $200 - $250
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Santa Monica Taxi
- Phone
- +1 310.444.4444
- Website
- facebook.com
Metro Cab Santa Monica
- Phone
- +1 310-444-7777
- Website
- metrocabsm.com
https://www.smgov.net/
- Website
- smgov.net
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Monica to Montclair train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Montclair station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Montclair is 49 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Santa Monica to Montclair.
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