How to get from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway?

Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach - Bus Schedule

The 74 bus from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach runs from 12:38 AM to 11:47 PM, with departures every 20 min-4 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 74 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to 1st / Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 9 bus from 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station to Entrada Dr & Pacific Coast Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica State Beach on the Moovit app.

96min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 99
Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    East La College via Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Central
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    80 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
    Downtown Santa Monica
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
    ID 1000
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Pacific Palisades
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Entrada Dr & Pacific Coast Hwy
    ID ENTPCHWN
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
    Walk to
    Santa Monica State Beach
    415 Pacific Coast Hwy
    870 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach

The distance between Downtown and Santa Monica State Beach is approximately 20.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown) and destination (Santa Monica State Beach), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 74, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown and Santa Monica State Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The 74 bus line goes from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station near Downtown in Los Angeles to 1st / Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 1st / Central station near Santa Monica State Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Downtown and Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown to get to Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get on the 74 bus from the Alameda / Cesar E Chavez stop near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown and Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get off the bus at the 1st / Central stop, which is closest to Santa Monica State Beach.

  • When is the first bus from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The first bus from Downtown in Los Angeles to Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica is Downtown LA - Santa Monica. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Alameda stop at 9:04 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The ride from Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach costs $2.85.

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