How to get from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus?

From Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus

To get from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 233 bus from Van Nuys / Glenoaks station to Van Nuys / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Westwood station to Broadway / Ocean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Van Nuys / Glenoaks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

144min$1.75
Bus - 233233
Bus - 761761
Bus - 44
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from Van Nuys / Glenoaks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Van Nuys / Glenoaks
  • 2
    Bus - 233233
    Wait for bus
    233
    Sherman Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / San Fernando
    ID 6808
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 5175
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / Ocean
    ID 14361
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway

To get from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 233 bus from Van Nuys / Glenoaks station to Van Nuys / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from Expo / Sepulveda station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Van Nuys / Glenoaks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

141min$1.75
Bus - 233233
Bus - 761761
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from Van Nuys / Glenoaks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Van Nuys / Glenoaks
  • 2
    Bus - 233233
    Wait for bus
    233
    Sherman Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / San Fernando
    ID 6808
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Exposition
    ID 5895
    106 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

The distance between Van Nuys / Glenoaks and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach is approximately 26.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

To check the bus schedule from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Van Nuys / Glenoaks) and destination (Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach), 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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From Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus and subway

To get from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 233 bus from Van Nuys / Glenoaks station to Van Nuys / San Fernando station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the E LINE subway from Expo / Sepulveda station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Van Nuys / Glenoaks may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach on the Moovit app.

141min$1.75
Bus - 233233
Bus - 761761
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
Leaves from Van Nuys / Glenoaks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Van Nuys / Glenoaks
  • 2
    Bus - 233233
    Wait for bus
    233
    Sherman Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / San Fernando
    ID 6808
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Expo / Sepulveda Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sepulveda / Exposition
    ID 5895
    106 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo / Sepulveda
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    Walk to
    Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 233, Bus line 761, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 233, Bus line 761, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Van Nuys / Glenoaks and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The 233 bus line goes from Sherman Oaks station near Van Nuys / Glenoaks in Pacoima to Van Nuys / San Fernando station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Van Nuys / San Fernando station near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus?

    The total travel time between Van Nuys / Glenoaks and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Van Nuys / Glenoaks to get to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    Get on the 233 bus from the Sherman Oaks stop near Van Nuys / Glenoaks in Pacoima.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Van Nuys / Glenoaks and Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    Get off the bus at the Van Nuys / San Fernando stop, which is closest to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach.

  • How much is the bus fare from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The ride from Van Nuys / Glenoaks to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach costs $1.75.

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