How to get from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign by bus?

From Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood / Weyburn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the DASH bus from Vine St. & Sunset Blvd. station to Beachwood & Westshire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $1.45. The bus schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Hollywood Sign on the Moovit app.

117min$1.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 22
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Hollywood Sign
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
    Westwood / Weyburn
    ID 16554
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Le Conte / Westwood
    ID 2939
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunset / Vine
    ID 6433
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vine St. & Sunset Blvd.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beachwood & Westshire
    ID 2427
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hollywood Sign
    Walk to
    Hollywood Sign
    3000 Canyon Lake Dr
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign

The distance between Santa Monica, Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Hills is approximately 16.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hollywood Hills – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Hollywood Sign), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 2, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Hollywood Sign?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign?

    The 1 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Westwood / Weyburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Westwood / Weyburn station near Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills by bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Hollywood Sign?

    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 Hollywood Sign?

    Get off the bus at the Westwood / Weyburn stop, which is closest to Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills.

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

    The ride from Santa Monica to Hollywood Sign costs $1.45.

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