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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 City Bus Center station. Next, take the 8 bus from LAX City Bus Center station to Aviation Bl + Marine Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

69min$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
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aviation Sta/Lax
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX City Bus Center
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LAX City Bus Center
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl + Marine Av
    ID 534047
    24 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, take the 3 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Aviation/LAX Station station. Next, take the C LINE light rail from Aviation / LAX Station station to Redondo Beach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

86min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Light Rail - C LINE
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
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aviation Sta/Lax
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation/LAX Station
    ID 2010
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Redondo Beach Station
    ID 80301S
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    0.55 mi • 12 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 13.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 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 NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station).

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • Colorado WB & 5th Ns (Downtown SM Station)

Public transit stations close to Hawthorne, Los Angeles

Hawthorne is located at Hawthorne, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Aviation Bl + 19th St.

Bus stations close to Hawthorne:

  • Aviation Bl + 19th St
  • Redondo Beach / Marine
  • Marine Ave & Aviation Blvd (Eastbound)

From Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Hawthorne in Los Angeles, take the 3 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Aviation/LAX Station station. Next, take the C LINE light rail from Aviation / LAX Station station to Redondo Beach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

86min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Light Rail - C LINE
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
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aviation Sta/Lax
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation/LAX Station
    ID 2010
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Redondo Beach Station
    ID 80301S
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hawthorne
    Walk to
    Hawthorne
    0.55 mi • 12 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 69 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 86 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line C LINE.

  • 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 9 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 Aviation Sta/Lax station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aviation Sta/Lax 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 9 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 Aviation Sta/Lax 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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