The average train between Santa Monica and Arcadia takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Santa Monica to Arcadia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Santa Monica and Arcadia. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Arcadia at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Arcadia. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Arcadia station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Santa Monica to Arcadia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica to Arcadia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Arcadia Station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Arcadia is 44.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Arcadia Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 1h 36m.