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

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

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 subway from Expo / LA Brea station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

47min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 212212
Subway - 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to subway station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and subway via 4, B LINE and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/La Brea station to Santa Monica / Vermont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

44min$1.75
Bus - 44
Subway - B LINE
Subway - 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 - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vermont
    ID 5390
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vermont / Santa Monica Station
    ID 80207S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    9 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to subway 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 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exposition Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica/La Brea) and destination (Usc), 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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Alternative route from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc by bus and subway via 4, B LINE and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica/La Brea to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/La Brea station to Santa Monica / Vermont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the E LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica/La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

44min$1.75
Bus - 44
Subway - B LINE
Subway - 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 - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Vermont
    ID 5390
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vermont / Santa Monica Station
    ID 80207S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    9 min
  • 7
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to subway 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 47 minutes, using Bus line 212, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 4, Subway line B LINE, Subway 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 47 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 subway 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica/La Brea in West Hollywood and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and subway is about 47 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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