How to get from Whittier to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

From Whittier to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Whittier to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 40 bus from Beverly / Norwalk station to 3rd & Mcdonnell WB station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Maravilla Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus and subway schedule from Whittier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

112min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Beverly / Norwalk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly / Norwalk
    ID 4000
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    40 Beverly Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd & Mcdonnell WB
    ID 4074
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    70 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
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Whittier to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 7, METRO J and E LINE

To get from Whittier to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 7 bus from Beverly Boulevard and Palm Avenue station to El Monte Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J bus and finally take the E LINE subway from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and subway schedule from Whittier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

122min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - METRO J
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Beverly Boulevard and Palm Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly Boulevard and Palm Avenue
    ID 1033
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    El Monte Sta via Whittier
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    35 min
  • 9
    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 Whittier to Santa Monica

The distance between Whittier, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 27.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whittier 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 Whittier to Santa Monica

To check the bus and subway schedule from Whittier to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Whittier) 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 Whittier to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 7, METRO J and E LINE

To get from Whittier to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 7 bus from Beverly Boulevard and Palm Avenue station to El Monte Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J bus and finally take the E LINE subway from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The bus and subway schedule from Whittier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

122min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - METRO J
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Beverly Boulevard and Palm Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beverly Boulevard and Palm Avenue
    ID 1033
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    El Monte Sta via Whittier
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    35 min
  • 9
    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 Whittier to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 40, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line METRO J, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whittier 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 1 hr 52 min.

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

    The 40 bus line goes from Beverly / Norwalk station near Whittier to 40 Beverly Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 40 Beverly Blvd station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Whittier and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Beverly / Norwalk stop near Whittier in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the 40 Beverly Blvd station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Whittier to Santa Monica costs $1.10.

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