How to get from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

From Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 207 bus from Western / Wilshire station to Western / Exposition station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / Western station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

60min$1.75
Bus - 207207
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Western / Wilshire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wilshire / Western
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Western - Imperial Highway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 5708
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Western
    ID 80127S
    60 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica by bus

Take one direct bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica in Los Angeles: take the 720 bus from Wilshire / Western station to Wilshire / 14th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Wilshire / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Santa Monica (Rapid)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / 14th
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica

The distance between Wilshire / Western, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 13.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilshire / Western 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 Wilshire / Western

Wilshire / Western is located at Wilshire / Western, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Western & Wilshire Blvd. (CCW).

Subway stations close to Wilshire / Western:

  • Wilshire / Normandie Station
  • Wilshire / Western Station
  • Wilshire / Vermont Station

Bus stations close to Wilshire / Western:

  • Western & Wilshire Blvd. (CCW)
  • Western / Wilshire
  • Western & Wilshire (Northbound)

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 / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Related Routes

From Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica by bus

Take one direct bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica in Los Angeles: take the 720 bus from Wilshire / Western station to Wilshire / 14th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Wilshire / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Western
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Santa Monica (Rapid)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / 14th
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 207, Bus line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 720.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wilshire / Western and Santa Monica?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica?

    The 207 bus line goes from Western - Imperial Highway station near Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La to Western / Exposition station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Western / Exposition station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wilshire / Western to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the 207 bus from the Western - Imperial Highway stop near Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wilshire / Western and Santa Monica?

    Get off the bus at the Western / Exposition station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica?

    The last bus from Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La to Santa Monica in Los Angeles is the Dtwn LA - Westwood/Santa Monica line. It leaves the Wilshire / Western stop at 8:07 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Wilshire / Western to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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