How to get from Ojai to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Ojai to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 16 bus from Ojai Park & Ride station to Thompson & Figueroa (Eastbound) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Ojai Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ojai Park & Ride
    ID 20721
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Pacific View Mall - Downtown Ventura via Thompson
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thompson & Figueroa (Eastbound)
    ID 17602
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ventura Amtrak
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    0.57 mi • 12 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
    48 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 Ojai to Santa Monica

The distance between Ojai, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 108.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ojai to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ojai

Ojai is located at Ojai, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ojai Ave @ Casa Ojai.

Bus stations close to Ojai:

  • Ojai Ave @ Casa Ojai
  • Ojai Ave & Golden West
  • Grand & Gridley

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 / 20th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 20th
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • 20th SB & Santa Monica FS

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 2 min.

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

    The 16 bus line goes from Ojai Park & Ride station near Ojai to Pacific View Mall - Downtown Ventura via Thompson station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Pacific View Mall - Downtown Ventura via Thompson station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Ojai and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 5 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the Ojai Park & Ride stop near Ojai in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pacific View Mall - Downtown Ventura via Thompson station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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