How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and subway?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the 76 bus from 1st / Central station to Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

62min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Central
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 8675
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and subway via E LINE and 28

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 28 bus from Hill / 2nd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

63min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 2828
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 2nd
    ID 140789
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Cesar Chavez - Vignes
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    20 yd • 1 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 17.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Santa Monica) and destination (Downtown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown by bus and subway via E LINE and 28

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 28 bus from Hill / 2nd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

63min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 2828
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 2nd
    ID 140789
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Cesar Chavez - Vignes
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    20 yd • 1 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 62 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Santa Monica and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Atlantic Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Downtown in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Atlantic Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

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

    Get off the subway at the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop, which is closest to Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown?

    The first subway from Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Downtown in Los Angeles is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the Downtown Santa Monica station at 5:03 PM.

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

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

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