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

From Hollywood / Highland Station to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

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 light rail from La Cienega / Jefferson station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

71min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Light Rail - 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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    La Cienega / Jefferson
    ID 80131S
    50 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
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    490 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 Ave & Westholme Ave 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.

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
    440 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 Ave & Westholme Ave
    ID 2101
    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 13.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollywood / Highland Station 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 Hollywood / Highland Station

Hollywood / Highland Station is located at Hollywood / Highland Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hollywood / Highland.

Subway stations close to Hollywood / Highland Station:

  • Universal / Studio City Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station

Bus stations close to Hollywood / Highland Station:

  • Hollywood / Highland
  • Highland & Hollywood Blvd.
  • Highland / Hollywood

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 14th St & Arizona Ave.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th St & Arizona Ave
  • Colorado Ave & 17th St (17th St/Smc Station)
  • Colorado Ave & 17th St (17th St/Smc Sta)

Related Routes

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 Ave & Westholme Ave 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.

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
    440 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 Ave & Westholme Ave
    ID 2101
    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 71 minutes, using Bus line 217, Light Rail 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 light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 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 light rail 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 light rail?

    The total travel time between Hollywood / Highland Station in Hollywood and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 11 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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