How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and light rail?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 40 bus from Broadway / 3rd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd
    ID 13227
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and light rail via E LINE and 70

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station. Next, take the 70 bus from Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

62min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Downtown, Los Angeles is approximately 17.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica is located at Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station).

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Public transit stations close to Downtown, Los Angeles

Downtown is located at Downtown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main / Cesar E Chavez.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Main / Cesar E Chavez
  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and light rail via E LINE and 70

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station. Next, take the 70 bus from Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

62min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Santa Monica and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Historic Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Historic Broadway station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Downtown in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Downtown?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Downtown?

    Get off the light rail at the Historic Broadway stop, which is closest to Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown?

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown costs $1.75.

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