How to get from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica - Bus Schedule

The EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 22 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Cal State LA Westbound station to Flower / 23rd station. Next, take the E LINE subway from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Cal State LA Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

82min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Cal State LA Westbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA Westbound
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown La
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flower / 23rd
    ID 1813
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    20 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
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica

The distance between Cal State LA Station, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 20.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cal State LA Station 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 Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica

To check the bus and subway schedule from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cal State LA Station) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cal State LA Station and Santa Monica?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica?

    The EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus line goes from Cal State LA Westbound station near Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles to Flower / 23rd station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Flower / 23rd station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cal State LA Station to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from the Cal State LA Westbound stop near Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cal State LA Station and Santa Monica?

    Get off the bus at the Flower / 23rd station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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