There are 5 ways to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, 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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 46m$11–14Line 190 bus, bus, line 20 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 190
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus
- Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
3h 10m$4–10Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
2h 45m$8–12Drive 38.1 mi
- Drive from Covina Station to Santa Monicacar 38.1 mi
41 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Covina Station to Santa Monicataxi 38.1 mi
41 min$120–160
Covina Station to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina Station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Badillo St and Citrus Ave and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station - Upper Level and 5th / Flower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Covina Station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Covina 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 1h 46m.
The distance between Covina Station and Santa Monica is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.
The best way to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 46m and costs $11 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Covina Station to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Covina Station to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Badillo St and Citrus Ave station.
Covina Station to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Covina station.
Covina Station to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Lower Level.
What companies run services between Covina Station, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Covina Station to Wilshire / Lincoln via Badillo St and Citrus Ave, El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.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
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to El Monte Station Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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
Covina Station to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina Station to Santa Monica is 38 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Covina Station to Santa Monica.
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