How to get from Culver City to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

From Culver City to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 35/38 bus from Fairfax / Adams station to Jefferson / LA Cienega station. Next, take the E LINE subway from LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Culver City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

32min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 35/3835/38
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Fairfax / Adams

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Adams
    ID 2755
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 35/3835/38
    Wait for bus
    35/38
    Washington / Fairfax Transit Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Cienega
    ID 5222
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
    ID 80131S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Culver City to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 217 and E LINE

To get from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 217 bus from Fairfax Ave/Adams Blvd station to Jefferson / LA Cienega station. Next, take the E LINE subway from LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Culver City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

36min$1.75
Bus - 217217
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Fairfax Ave/Adams Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Culver City
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Cienega
    ID 5222
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
    ID 80131S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Culver City to Santa Monica

The distance between Culver City, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 7.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Culver City to Santa Monica by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Culver City to Santa Monica

To check the bus and subway schedule from Culver City to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Culver City) and destination (Santa Monica), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Culver City to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 217 and E LINE

To get from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 217 bus from Fairfax Ave/Adams Blvd station to Jefferson / LA Cienega station. Next, take the E LINE subway from LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Culver City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

36min$1.75
Bus - 217217
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Fairfax Ave/Adams Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Culver City
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Cienega
    ID 5222
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
    ID 80131S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 35/38, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 217, Subway line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

    The 35/38 bus line goes from Fairfax / Adams station near Culver City to Washington / Fairfax Transit Hub station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Washington / Fairfax Transit Hub station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Culver City and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the 35/38 bus from the Fairfax / Adams stop near Culver City in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington / Fairfax Transit Hub station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The first subway from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station at 5:26 PM.

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

    The ride from Culver City to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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