How to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 212 bus from LA Brea / Santa Monica station to LA Brea / Exposition station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

46min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 212212
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from LA Brea / Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Santa Monica
    ID 12137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Hawthorne - Lennox Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Brea / Exposition
    ID 630
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the CITYLINE COMMUTER bus from Santa Monica/La Brea station to Highland / Hollywood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

48min$1.75
Bus - CITYLINE COMMUTERCITYLINE COMMUTER
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica/La Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica/La Brea
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINE COMMUTERCITYLINE COMMUTER
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINE COMMUTER
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland / Hollywood
    ID 10861
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    17 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc

The distance between Santa Monica/La Brea, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 8.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exposition Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica/La Brea

Santa Monica/La Brea is located at Santa Monica/La Brea, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is LA Brea / Santa Monica.

Subway stations close to Santa Monica/La Brea:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Vermont / Santa Monica Station
  • Hollywood / Western Station

Bus stations close to Santa Monica/La Brea:

  • LA Brea / Santa Monica
  • Santa Monica & LA Brea
  • LA Brea & Santa Monica

Public transit stations close to Usc, Exposition Park

Usc is located at Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is Figueroa / Exposition.

Bus stations close to Usc:

  • Figueroa / Exposition
  • Figueroa St & USC Mccarthy Way
  • Exposition / University

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From Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the CITYLINE COMMUTER bus from Santa Monica/La Brea station to Highland / Hollywood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the E LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

48min$1.75
Bus - CITYLINE COMMUTERCITYLINE COMMUTER
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica/La Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica/La Brea
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINE COMMUTERCITYLINE COMMUTER
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINE COMMUTER
    Westbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland / Hollywood
    ID 10861
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    17 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 212, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINE COMMUTER, Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica/La Brea and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc?

    The 212 bus line goes from LA Brea / Santa Monica station near Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood to Hawthorne - Lennox Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Hawthorne - Lennox Station station near Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and light rail is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica/La Brea to get to Usc?

    Get on the 212 bus from the LA Brea / Santa Monica stop near Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica/La Brea and Usc?

    Get off the bus at the Hawthorne - Lennox Station station, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc?

    The ride from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc costs $1.75.

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