How to get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade by bus?

By bus

To get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, take the SS bus from Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station W station to Grand / 5th station. Next, take the 20 bus from 5th & Grand Wb station to Santa Monica EB & 4th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

77min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 2020
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station W
    ID 2818
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th & Grand Wb
    ID 40132
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Santa Monica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 4th FS
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 4

Take one direct bus from Union Station to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica: take the 4 bus from Broadway / Arcadia station to Broadway WB & 4th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

81min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Broadway / Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / Arcadia
    ID 11900
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway WB & 4th FS
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Third Street Promenade

The distance between Union Station, Santa Monica and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica is approximately 17.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Third Street Promenade by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Santa Monica and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
  • Union Station/Transit Plaza - Bay 2
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Third Street Promenade is located at Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica and the nearest public transit station is 4th NB & Arizona FS.

Bus stations close to Third Street Promenade:

  • 4th NB & Arizona FS
  • 4th / Arizona
  • Santa Monica EB & 4th FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 4

Take one direct bus from Union Station to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica: take the 4 bus from Broadway / Arcadia station to Broadway WB & 4th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

81min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Broadway / Arcadia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / Arcadia
    ID 11900
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway WB & 4th FS
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line SS, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Third Street Promenade?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The SS bus line goes from Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station W station near Union Station in Downtown, La to West: Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Third Street Promenade station near Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Third Street Promenade by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown, La and Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Station to get to Third Street Promenade?

    Get on the SS bus from the Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station W stop near Union Station in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Station and Third Street Promenade?

    Get off the bus at the Third Street Promenade stop, which is closest to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • When is the last bus from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The last bus from Union Station in Downtown, La to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is the Downtown LA Freeway Express line. It leaves the Alameda / Los Angeles stop at 8:36 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Station to Third Street Promenade?

    The ride from Union Station to Third Street Promenade costs $2.25.

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