How to get from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Expo / Crenshaw - E Line station. Next, take the 210 bus from Crenshaw / Exposition station to Hawthorne / Artesia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

90min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 210210
Walk to Redondo Beach
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 / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crenshaw / Exposition
    ID 1772
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 210210
    Wait for bus
    210
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Artesia
    ID 10915
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Redondo Beach
    Walk to
    Redondo Beach
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via E LINE, 212 and 40

To get from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Expo / LA Brea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 212 bus and finally take the 40 bus from LA Brea / Regent station to Hawthorne / Artesia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

94min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 212212
Bus - 4040
Walk to Redondo Beach
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 / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Exposition
    ID 630
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Hawthorne - Lennox Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Brea / Beach
    ID 12139
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Regent
    ID 2343
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Artesia
    ID 10915
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Redondo Beach
    Walk to
    Redondo Beach
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach
The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 20.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach by bus and light rail, 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 EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th
Public transit stations close to Redondo Beach, Los Angeles

Redondo Beach is located at Redondo Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Artesia Bl at Kingsdale Av.

Bus stations close to Redondo Beach:

  • Artesia Bl at Kingsdale Av
  • Artesia / Kingsdale
  • Redondo Beach / Artesia
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via E LINE, 212 and 40

To get from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Expo / LA Brea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 212 bus and finally take the 40 bus from LA Brea / Regent station to Hawthorne / Artesia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

94min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 212212
Bus - 4040
Walk to Redondo Beach
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 / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Exposition
    ID 630
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Hawthorne - Lennox Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Brea / Beach
    ID 12139
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Regent
    ID 2343
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Artesia
    ID 10915
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Redondo Beach
    Walk to
    Redondo Beach
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 210.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 212, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and Redondo Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Redondo Beach in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles?

    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 Redondo Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. stop, which is closest to Redondo Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Redondo Beach costs $1.75.

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