How to get from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

From Soto / 8th to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 251 bus from Soto / 8th station to Soto / 1st station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Soto Station station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

81min$0.00
Bus - 251251
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / 8th
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Avenue 26 - Figueroa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soto / 1st
    ID 142326
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Soto Station
    ID 80405S
    100 yd • 2 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
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 66 and E LINE

To get from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 66 bus from Soto / 8th station to 8th / Flower 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 29 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

89min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / 8th
    ID 13955
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    230 yd • 3 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
    43 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 Soto / 8th to Santa Monica

The distance between Soto / 8th, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 19.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soto / 8th 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 Soto / 8th

Soto / 8th is located at Soto / 8th, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Soto / 8th.

Bus stations close to Soto / 8th:

  • Soto / 8th
  • 8th / Soto
  • Olympic / Orme

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 NB & Arizona FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th NB & Arizona FS
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Related Routes

Alternative route from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via 66 and E LINE

To get from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 66 bus from Soto / 8th station to 8th / Flower 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 29 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

89min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / 8th
    ID 13955
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th / Flower
    ID 15784
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    230 yd • 3 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
    43 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 Soto / 8th to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 251, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 66, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soto / 8th 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 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica?

    The 251 bus line goes from Avenue 26 - Figueroa station near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights to Soto / 1st station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Soto / 1st station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Soto / 8th to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the 251 bus from the Avenue 26 - Figueroa stop near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soto / 8th and Santa Monica?

    Get off the bus at the Soto / 1st station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Soto / 8th to Santa Monica costs $0.00.

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