There are 5 ways to get from Chino Hills to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 44m$5–14Train, tram
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain RIV Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 5m$14–22Drive 44.7 mi
- Drive from Chino Hills to Santa Monicacar 44.7 mi
49 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chino Hills to Santa Monicataxi 44.7 mi
49 min$150–180Line 707 bus, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus
- Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
3h 33m$5–16
Chino Hills to Santa Monica by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chino Hills to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Chino Hills to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Chino Hills to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Pomona Ranch Plaza E and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via Pomona Transit Center, El Monte Station - Upper Level and 5th / Flower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chino Hills to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Pomona - Downtown and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Chino Hills and Santa Monica is 54 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.
The best way to get from Chino Hills to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 44m and costs $4 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Chino Hills to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Chino Hills to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Pomona Transit Center station.
Chino Hills to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Pomona - Downtown station.
Chino Hills to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between Chino Hills, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pomona Ranch Plaza E to Wilshire / Lincoln via Pomona Transit Center, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Pomona - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
Chino Hills to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chino Hills to Santa Monica is 45 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Chino Hills to Santa Monica.
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