There are 3 ways to get from San Dimas to Santa Clarita by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
2h 53m$10–13Line 492 bus, line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
3h 53m$14–24Drive 53.1 mi
- Drive from San Dimas to Santa Claritacar 53.1 mi
59 min$10–14
San Dimas to Santa Clarita by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Santa Clarita is to tram and train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between San Dimas and Santa Clarita is 61 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Santa Clarita without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 53m and costs $9 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from San Dimas to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
San Dimas to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W station.
San Dimas to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.
San Dimas to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at El Monte Station Upper Level.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
San Dimas to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Santa Clarita is 53 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from San Dimas to Santa Clarita.
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