There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Chino Hills by tram, bus, 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.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram Metro E Line
- Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
2h 48m$4–14Tram, train
- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Pomona - Downtowntrain RIV Line
3h 9m$13–22Drive 44.9 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica to Chino Hillscar 44.9 mi
48 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Chino Hillstaxi 44.9 mi
48 min$150–180Line 20 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixelbus 20
- Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707
3h 23m$4–14
Santa Monica to Chino Hills by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Chino Hills is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Chino Hills is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Chino Hills. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Lincoln and arriving at Pomona Ranch Plaza W via Olympic Blvd and Flower St and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Chino Hills. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Pomona - Downtown via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Santa Monica and Chino Hills is 51 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Chino Hills without a car is to tram and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $3 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Santa Monica to Chino Hills, including transfers.
Santa Monica to Chino Hills bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Lincoln station.
Santa Monica to Chino Hills train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica to Chino Hills bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Bixel station.
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Chino Hills, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Pomona Ranch Plaza W via 6th / Bixel, Olympic Blvd and Flower St, and Pomona Transit Center in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- 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 Pomona - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Pico Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Monica to Chino Hills train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Chino Hills is 45 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Santa Monica to Chino Hills.
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