How to get from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

From Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Highland station to Jefferson / LA Cienega station. Next, take the E LINE subway from LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Hollywood / Highland Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

70min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hollywood / Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Highland
    ID 104718
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Cienega
    ID 5222
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
    ID 80131S
    10 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica by bus

To get from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 2 bus from Sunset / Highland station to Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Hollywood / Highland Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

74min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Sunset / Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset / Highland
    ID 16332
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Westwood / UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica

The distance between Hollywood / Highland Station, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 13.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollywood / Highland 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 Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica

To check the bus and subway schedule from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hollywood / Highland 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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From Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica by bus

To get from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 2 bus from Sunset / Highland station to Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station. Next, take the 1 bus from Hilgard SB & Westholme FS station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Hollywood / Highland Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

74min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Sunset / Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunset / Highland
    ID 16332
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Westwood / UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hilgard SB & Westholme FS
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 217, Subway line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hollywood / Highland 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 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica?

    The 217 bus line goes from Hollywood / Highland station near Hollywood / Highland Station in Hollywood to LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Hollywood / Highland Station in Hollywood and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hollywood / Highland Station to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the 217 bus from the Hollywood / Highland stop near Hollywood / Highland Station in Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hollywood / Highland Station and Santa Monica?

    Get off the bus at the LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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