How to get from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway?

Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach - Subway Schedule

The B LINE subway from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach runs from 12:13 AM to 11:53 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 43 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway

To get from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the B LINE subway from Hollywood / Highland Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 43 bus from 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station to 4th St & Montana Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica State Beach on the Moovit app.

103min$2.85
Subway - B LINE
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 4343
Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
Leaves from Hollywood / Highland Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Metro Station
    6815 Hollywood Blvd
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    17 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 - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    San Vicente & SMC
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Montana Ave
    ID 004MONNF
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
    Walk to
    Santa Monica State Beach
    415 Pacific Coast Hwy
    0.88 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach

The distance between Hollywood / Highland Metro Station and Santa Monica State Beach is approximately 24.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hollywood / Highland Metro 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 Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach

To check the bus and subway schedule from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hollywood / Highland Metro 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 Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct subway between Hollywood / Highland Metro 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 43 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Hollywood / Highland Metro Station and Santa Monica State Beach by subway and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to get to Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the 7th Street / Metro Center station near Hollywood / Highland Metro Station in Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Hollywood / Highland Metro Station and Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Santa Monica stop, which is closest to Santa Monica State Beach.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The ride from Hollywood / Highland Metro Station to Santa Monica State Beach costs $2.85.

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