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

From Huntington Beach to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 529 bus from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 9 station to Beach-La Palma station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 529529
Bus - 460460
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 9

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 9
    ID 3095
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 529529
    Wait for bus
    529
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach-La Palma
    ID 0754
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knotts Berry Farm
    ID 8958
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / Adams
    ID 13460
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 25, 460 and E LINE

To get from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 25 bus from Golden West-Ent 15744 Goldenwest station to Orangethorpe-Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

199min$3.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Bus - 460460
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Golden West-Ent 15744 Goldenwest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden West-Ent 15744 Goldenwest
    ID 2821
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe-Beach
    ID 0884
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach / Orangethorpe
    ID 8962
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / Adams
    ID 13460
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Huntington Beach to Santa Monica

The distance between Huntington Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 50.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica 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 Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is located at Huntington Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Center-Bella Terra.

Bus stations close to Huntington Beach:

  • Center-Bella Terra
  • Center-One Pacific Plaza
  • Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock5

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Related Routes

Alternative route from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 25, 460 and E LINE

To get from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 25 bus from Golden West-Ent 15744 Goldenwest station to Orangethorpe-Beach station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

199min$3.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Bus - 460460
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Golden West-Ent 15744 Goldenwest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden West-Ent 15744 Goldenwest
    ID 2821
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orangethorpe-Beach
    ID 0884
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach / Orangethorpe
    ID 8962
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / Adams
    ID 13460
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Huntington Beach to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 529, Bus line 460, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line 460, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Huntington Beach and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The 529 bus line goes from Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 9 station near Huntington Beach to Fullerton Park and Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Fullerton Park and Ride station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Huntington Beach and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 529 bus from the Goldenwest Trans Ctr Dock 9 stop near Huntington Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fullerton Park and Ride station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.