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

From Norwalk to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Norwalk to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 460 bus from Norwalk Station station to Flower / Adams station. Next, 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

78min$1.75
Bus - 460460
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Norwalk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Norwalk
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / Adams
    ID 13460
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Norwalk to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via C LINE, 754 and E LINE

To get from Norwalk to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the C LINE light rail from Norwalk Station station to Vermont / Athens Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 754 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Vermont station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

97min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 754754
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Norwalk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 80308S
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 13000138
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 754754
    Wait for bus
    754
    Vermont / Sunset Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont / Exposition
    ID 5635
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Vermont
    ID 80126S
    40 yd • 1 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
    31 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 Norwalk to Santa Monica

The distance between Norwalk, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 30.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norwalk 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 Norwalk

Norwalk is located at Norwalk, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Norwalk Station Bay 11.

Train stations close to Norwalk:

  • Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Norwalk:

  • Norwalk Station Bay 11
  • C Line Station
  • Studebaker Road and Borson Street

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 14th NB & Arizona FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th NB & Arizona FS
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Related Routes

Alternative route from Norwalk to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via C LINE, 754 and E LINE

To get from Norwalk to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the C LINE light rail from Norwalk Station station to Vermont / Athens Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 754 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Vermont station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

97min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 754754
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Norwalk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 80308S
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 13000138
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 754754
    Wait for bus
    754
    Vermont / Sunset Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont / Exposition
    ID 5635
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Vermont
    ID 80126S
    40 yd • 1 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
    31 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 Norwalk to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 460, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line 754, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The 460 bus line goes from Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles station near Norwalk to Flower / Adams station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Flower / Adams station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Norwalk and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 460 bus from the Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles stop near Norwalk in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Flower / Adams station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Norwalk to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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