There are 5 ways to get from Covina to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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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 51m$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 Santa Monica / 4thbus 20
3h 8m$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 Broadway / Oceanbus 33
2h 43m$8–12Drive 38.1 mi
- Drive from Covina to Santa Monica Piercar 38.1 mi
40 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Covina to Santa Monica Piertaxi 38.1 mi
40 min$120–160
Covina to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina to Santa Monica Pier is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Covina to Santa Monica Pier is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to Santa Monica Pier. However, there are services departing from Badillo St and Citrus Ave and arriving at Santa Monica / 4th via El Monte Station - Upper Level and 5th / Flower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Covina to Santa Monica Pier 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 51m.
The distance between Covina and Santa Monica Pier is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from Covina to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 51m and costs $11 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Covina to Santa Monica Pier, including transfers.
Covina to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Badillo St and Citrus Ave station.
Covina to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Covina station.
Covina to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Lower Level.
What companies run services between Covina, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Badillo St and Citrus Ave to Santa Monica Pier via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 8m.
- 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 Broadway / Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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 Santa Monica / 4th
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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
- 40 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 to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to Santa Monica Pier is 38 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Covina to Santa Monica Pier.
There are 3230+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.







