How to get from Santa Monica to Calabasas by bus?

From Santa Monica to Calabasas by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Calabasas in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Hilgard NB & Westholme Ns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 169 bus from Van Nuys / Keswick station to Mulholland / Mulholland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Calabasas on the Moovit app.

184min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 761761
Bus - 169169
Walk to Calabasas
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard NB & Westholme Ns
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 6790
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Keswick
    ID 15145
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    Canoga Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mulholland / Mulholland
    ID 11807
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calabasas
    Walk to
    Calabasas
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Calabasas by bus via 1, 761 and 162

To get from Santa Monica to Calabasas in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Hilgard NB & Westholme Ns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 162 bus from Sherman Way / Van Nuys station to Fallbrook / Ventura station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Calabasas on the Moovit app.

199min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 761761
Bus - 162162
Walk to Calabasas
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard NB & Westholme Ns
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Sherman Way
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherman Way / Van Nuys
    ID 20003
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    Woodland Hills - Fallbrook - Ventura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fallbrook / Ventura
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calabasas
    Walk to
    Calabasas
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Calabasas

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Calabasas, Los Angeles is approximately 39.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Calabasas by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica to Calabasas

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica to Calabasas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Calabasas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Calabasas by bus via 1, 761 and 162

To get from Santa Monica to Calabasas in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Hilgard NB & Westholme Ns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 162 bus from Sherman Way / Van Nuys station to Fallbrook / Ventura station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Calabasas on the Moovit app.

199min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 761761
Bus - 162162
Walk to Calabasas
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard NB & Westholme Ns
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Sherman Way
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherman Way / Van Nuys
    ID 20003
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    Woodland Hills - Fallbrook - Ventura
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fallbrook / Ventura
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Calabasas
    Walk to
    Calabasas
    2.17 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Calabasas?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 761, Bus line 169.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Calabasas?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 761, Bus line 162.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Calabasas in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Calabasas in Los Angeles?

    The 1 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to UCLA station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UCLA station near Calabasas in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Calabasas in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Calabasas in Los Angeles by bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Calabasas in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Calabasas in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the UCLA stop, which is closest to Calabasas in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica to Calabasas?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Calabasas costs $1.60.

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