How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne by bus?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne by bus

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne in Los Angeles, take the 3 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. Next, take the 8 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center Station (Bay 6) station to Aviation Bl at Marine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

75min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 88
Walk to Hawthorne
Leaves from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    ID 3167
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center Station (Bay 6)
    ID 007006
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Aviation Bl & Hawthorne Bl to PCH
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl at Marine Av
    ID 534047
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Expo / Crenshaw - E Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the K LINE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from El Segundo Bl at Nash St station to Aviation Bl at Marine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

74min$2.15
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - K LINE
Bus - 88
Walk to Hawthorne
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
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Segundo Station
    ID 80303S
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Segundo Bl at Nash St
    ID 083017
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Aviation Bl & Hawthorne Bl to PCH
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl at Marine Av
    ID 534047
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Hawthorne, Los Angeles is approximately 15.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne by bus, 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 Hawthorne, Los Angeles

Hawthorne is located at Hawthorne, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St..

Bus stations close to Hawthorne:

  • Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
  • Space Park Dr & Aviation Blvd
  • Aviation Bl at Space Park Bl

Related Routes

From Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica station to Expo / Crenshaw - E Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the K LINE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from El Segundo Bl at Nash St station to Aviation Bl at Marine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

74min$2.15
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - K LINE
Bus - 88
Walk to Hawthorne
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
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Segundo Station
    ID 80303S
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Segundo Bl at Nash St
    ID 083017
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Aviation Bl & Hawthorne Bl to PCH
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl at Marine Av
    ID 534047
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Light Rail line K LINE, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown Santa Monica and Hawthorne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne?

    The 3 bus line goes from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lax/Metro Transit Center station near Hawthorne in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Hawthorne in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 3 bus from the 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co stop near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lax/Metro Transit Center stop, which is closest to Hawthorne in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne costs $1.50.

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