Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Monica to Arcadiaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Arcadia

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Arcadia by 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.

  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Arcadia Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 36m
    $2

  2. Line 33 bus, line 179 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Huntington / Maycrest to Huntington / Santa Clarabus bus 179
    3h
    $4–5

  3. Drive 30.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Arcadiacar car 30.3 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Arcadiataxi taxi 30.3 mi
    39 min
    $100–130

Santa Monica to Arcadia by tram

Calendar762Weekly Trams
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Arcadia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Arcadia, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Huntington / Santa Clara via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, and Huntington / Maycrest in around 3h.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, Why you should take the train in the US, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers