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

From Redondo Beach to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 210 bus from Redondo Beach / Artesia station to Crenshaw / Exposition station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Crenshaw - E Line station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

96min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 210210
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Redondo Beach / Artesia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redondo Beach / Artesia
    ID 5973
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 210210
    Wait for bus
    210
    Hollywood - Vine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crenshaw / Exposition
    ID 1756
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    40 yd • 1 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
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 40, K LINE and E LINE

To get from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 40 bus from Hawthorne / Redondo Beach station to Crenshaw / Slauson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the K LINE light rail and finally take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Crenshaw - E Line station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

104min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - K LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hawthorne / Redondo Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne / Redondo Beach
    ID 2406
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crenshaw / Slauson
    ID 141013
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hyde Park Station
    ID 80706
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 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
    24 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 Redondo Beach to Santa Monica

The distance between Redondo Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 20.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redondo 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 Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is located at Redondo Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne / Artesia.

Bus stations close to Redondo Beach:

  • Hawthorne / Artesia
  • Hawthorne Bl & Artesia Bl
  • Artesia / Hawthorne

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 20th SB & Santa Monica FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 20th SB & Santa Monica FS
  • 14th NB & Broadway FS
  • Santa Monica / 17th

Related Routes

Alternative route from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 40, K LINE and E LINE

To get from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 40 bus from Hawthorne / Redondo Beach station to Crenshaw / Slauson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the K LINE light rail and finally take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Crenshaw - E Line station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

104min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Light Rail - K LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hawthorne / Redondo Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorne / Redondo Beach
    ID 2406
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crenshaw / Slauson
    ID 141013
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hyde Park Station
    ID 80706
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 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
    24 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 Redondo Beach to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 210, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line K LINE, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Redondo Beach 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 36 min.

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

    The 210 bus line goes from Redondo Beach / Artesia station near Redondo Beach to Hollywood - Vine Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Hollywood - Vine Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Redondo Beach and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 210 bus from the Redondo Beach / Artesia stop near Redondo Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hollywood - Vine Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

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

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