How to get from Santa Monica to Mid-City by bus?

From Santa Monica to Mid-City by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Mid-City in Los Angeles, take the 43 bus from 17th St & Colorado Ave (17th St/Smc Station) station to Pico Blvd & 14th St station. Next, take the 7 bus from Pico Blvd & 14th St station to Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.20.

53min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - 77
Walk to Mid-City
Leaves from 17th St & Colorado Ave (17th St/Smc Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    17th St & Colorado Ave (17th St/Smc Station)
    ID 2942
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    San Vicente & SMC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pico Blvd & 14th St
    ID PCO014EF
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Wilshire/Western Station D Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd
    ID 2786
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Mid-City
    Walk to
    Mid-City
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Mid-City by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Mid-City in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Culver City station. Next, take the 33 bus from Venice / Culver City Station station to Venice / LA Fayette station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

51min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Mid-City
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    490 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
    Culver City
    ID 80132S
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Culver City Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice / LA Fayette
    ID 6904
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mid-City
    Walk to
    Mid-City
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Mid-City

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Mid-City, Los Angeles is approximately 9.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Mid-City 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 Santa Monica

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

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

Public transit stations close to Mid-City, Los Angeles

Mid-City is located at Mid-City, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Venice / Vineyard.

Subway stations close to Mid-City:

  • Wilshire / Western Station

Bus stations close to Mid-City:

  • Venice / Vineyard
  • Venice / San Vicente
  • Pico / Rimpau

Related Routes

From Santa Monica to Mid-City by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Mid-City in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Culver City station. Next, take the 33 bus from Venice / Culver City Station station to Venice / LA Fayette station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

51min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Mid-City
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    490 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
    Culver City
    ID 80132S
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Venice / Culver City Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice / LA Fayette
    ID 6904
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mid-City
    Walk to
    Mid-City
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Mid-City?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Mid-City?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Mid-City in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Mid-City in Los Angeles?

    The 43 bus line goes from 17th St & Colorado Ave (17th St/Smc Station) station near Santa Monica to San Vicente & SMC station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Vicente & SMC station near Mid-City in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Mid-City in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Mid-City in Los Angeles by bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Mid-City in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 43 bus from the 17th St & Colorado Ave (17th St/Smc Station) stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Mid-City in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the San Vicente & SMC stop, which is closest to Mid-City in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica to Mid-City?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Mid-City costs $2.20.

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