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

From Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza in Koreatown, La, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Expo / Western station. Next, take the 207 bus from Western / Exposition station to Western / Olympic station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 207207
Walk to Koreatown Plaza
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 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 / Western
    ID 80127S
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 140932
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Hollywood - Western - Franklin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Olympic
    ID 65300081
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Koreatown Plaza
    Walk to
    Koreatown Plaza
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza in Koreatown, La, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood NB & Wilshire Ns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 207 bus from Western / Wilshire station to Western / 9th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

72min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 720720
Bus - 207207
Walk to Koreatown Plaza
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood NB & Wilshire Ns
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire & Westwood
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown LA - 6th - Central
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    ID 65300067
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Western - Imperial Highway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / 9th
    ID 14137
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Koreatown Plaza
    Walk to
    Koreatown Plaza
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza

The distance between Santa Monica, Koreatown, La and Koreatown Plaza, Koreatown, La is approximately 13.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Koreatown, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Koreatown, La and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to Koreatown Plaza, Koreatown, La

Koreatown Plaza is located at Koreatown Plaza, Koreatown, La and the nearest public transit station is San Marino & Western Ave. (CW).

Subway stations close to Koreatown Plaza:

  • Wilshire / Western Station
  • Wilshire / Normandie Station
  • Wilshire / Vermont Station

Bus stations close to Koreatown Plaza:

  • San Marino & Western Ave. (CW)
  • James M Wood & Hobart Blvd. (CCW)
  • James M Wood & Hobart Blvd. (CW)

Related Routes

From Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza in Koreatown, La, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood NB & Wilshire Ns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 207 bus from Western / Wilshire station to Western / 9th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

72min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 720720
Bus - 207207
Walk to Koreatown Plaza
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood NB & Wilshire Ns
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire & Westwood
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown LA - 6th - Central
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    ID 65300067
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Western - Imperial Highway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / 9th
    ID 14137
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Koreatown Plaza
    Walk to
    Koreatown Plaza
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 207.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 720, Bus line 207.

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

    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 Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Atlantic Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Atlantic Sta. station near Koreatown Plaza in Koreatown, La.

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

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

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

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. stop, which is closest to Koreatown Plaza in Koreatown, La.

  • When is the last bus from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza?

    The last bus from Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Koreatown Plaza in Koreatown, La is the Dtwn LA - Westwood/Santa Monica line. It leaves the Wilshire EB & 17th FS stop at 8:10 PM.

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

    The ride from Santa Monica to Koreatown Plaza costs $1.75.