How to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway?

From Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway

To get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the D LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center 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 4th St & Idaho Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Los Angeles Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica State Beach on the Moovit app.

86min$2.85
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 99
Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / La Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
    ID 1000
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Pacific Palisades
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Idaho Ave
    ID 004IDSNF
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
    Walk to
    Santa Monica State Beach
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach is approximately 18.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Union Station 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Los Angeles Union Station) 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct subway between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Union Station near Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown to 7th Street / Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 7th Street / Metro Center station near Santa Monica State Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach by subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Los Angeles Union Station to get to Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Union Station near Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center stop, which is closest to Santa Monica State Beach.

  • When is the first bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The first bus from Los Angeles Union Station in Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica is Downtown LA - Santa Monica. It leaves the Gateway Plaza & Union Station at 9:20 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The ride from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach costs $2.85.

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