There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Irwindale 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, line 492 bus via Figueroa / Pico
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram
- Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave Ebus 492
2h 6m$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 Baldwin Parktrain SB Line
2h 54m$12–20Drive 36 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica to Irwindalecar 36 mi
41 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Irwindaletaxi 36 mi
41 min$120–150Tram, bus, line 492 bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram
- Take the bus from 1st / Central to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 76
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave Ebus 492
2h 59m$4–10Line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus 4
3h 9m$4–10
Santa Monica to Irwindale by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Irwindale is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Irwindale is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Irwindale. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Lincoln and arriving at Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave E via Olive / 5th and El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Irwindale. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Baldwin Park via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Santa Monica and Irwindale is 40 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Irwindale without a car is to tram and bus and line 492 bus via Figueroa / Pico which takes 2h 6m and costs $3 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Santa Monica to Irwindale, including transfers.
Santa Monica to Irwindale bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Lincoln station.
Santa Monica to Irwindale train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica to Irwindale bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Irwindale, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5th every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Baldwin Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 1st / Central to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 Irwindale 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 Irwindale is 36 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Santa Monica to Irwindale.
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