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How to get from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica by light rail and subway?

From Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica by light rail and subway

To get from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the B LINE subway from Hollywood / Western Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

72min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Hollywood / Western Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Hollywood / Western
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    13 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 207 bus from Western/Hollywood 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 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

79min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 207207
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Western/Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western/Hollywood
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Crenshaw Station C - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 5708
    38 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
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Public transit directions from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica

The distance between Hollywood / Western, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 20.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica by light rail and subway, 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 / Western

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

Subway stations close to Hollywood / Western:

  • Hollywood / Western Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station

Bus stations close to Hollywood / Western:

  • Hollywood / Western
  • Western/Hollywood
  • Western / Franklin

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 Colorado WB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Sta).

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Colorado WB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Sta)
  • Colorado EB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Station)
  • 14th NB & Arizona FS

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

To get from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 207 bus from Western/Hollywood 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 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

79min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 207207
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Western/Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western/Hollywood
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 207207
    Wait for bus
    207
    Crenshaw Station C - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Exposition
    ID 5708
    38 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 207, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Hollywood / Western and Santa Monica?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Union Sta. station near Hollywood / Western in East Hollywood, La to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till 7th Street / Metro Center Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Hollywood / Western in East Hollywood, La and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by subway and light rail is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Hollywood / Western to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Union Sta. station near Hollywood / Western in East Hollywood, La.

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

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the subway fare from Hollywood / Western to Santa Monica?

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

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