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

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

To get from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica State Beach you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 51 bus from 7th / Main station to 7th / Flower 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 21 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica State Beach on the Moovit app.

81min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 99
Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
Leaves from 7th / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th / Main
    ID 1229
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    7th / Bixel - Downtown La
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th / Flower
    ID 15746
    5 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 Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica State Beach

The distance between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica State Beach is approximately 17.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Santa Monica State Beach

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 51, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown Los Angeles 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 21 min.

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

    The 51 bus line goes from 7th / Main station near Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown to 7th Street / Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till 7th Street / Metro Center station near Santa Monica State Beach.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica State Beach by bus and subway is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 51 bus from the 7th / Main stop near Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown.

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

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

  • When is the last subway from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The last subway from Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica is the East Los Angeles - Santa Monica line. It leaves the 7th Street / Metro Center station at 3:38 PM.

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

    The first bus from Downtown Los Angeles in Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach in Santa Monica is Santa Monica-Downtown LA. It leaves the 5th / Main stop at 9:05 PM.

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

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

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