How to get from West Hills to Santa Monica by bus?

From West Hills to Santa Monica by bus

To get from West Hills to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 165 bus from Vanowen / Platt station to Vanowen / Balboa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE573 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus schedule from West Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Bus - CE573CE573
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Vanowen / Platt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Platt
    ID 6867
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vanowen / Balboa
    ID 6825
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balboa Blvd & Vanowen St (Southbound)
    ID 8628
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE573CE573
    Wait for bus
    CE573
    Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Hills to Santa Monica by bus via 164, CE573 and 1

To get from West Hills to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 164 bus from Vanowen / Platt station to Victory / Balboa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE573 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from West Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Bus - CE573CE573
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Vanowen / Platt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Platt
    ID 6867
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victory / Balboa
    ID 15459
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balboa Blvd & Victory Blvd (Southbound)
    ID 8629
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE573CE573
    Wait for bus
    CE573
    Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Hills to Santa Monica

The distance between West Hills, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 25.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Hills to Santa Monica by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from West Hills to Santa Monica

To check the bus schedule from West Hills to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Hills) and destination (Santa Monica), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Hills to Santa Monica by bus via 164, CE573 and 1

To get from West Hills to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 164 bus from Vanowen / Platt station to Victory / Balboa station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE573 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus schedule from West Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Bus - CE573CE573
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Vanowen / Platt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Platt
    ID 6867
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victory / Balboa
    ID 15459
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balboa Blvd & Victory Blvd (Southbound)
    ID 8629
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CE573CE573
    Wait for bus
    CE573
    Southbound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood SB & Weyburn Ns
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 165, Bus line CE573, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 164, Bus line CE573, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

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

    The 165 bus line goes from Vanowen / Platt station near West Hills to Burbank Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Burbank Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Hills to Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between West Hills and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 165 bus from the Vanowen / Platt stop near West Hills in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Burbank Station stop, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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