How to get from Main / Pier to Usc by bus and subway?

From Main / Pier to Usc by bus and subway

To get from Main / Pier to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 1 bus from Main / Marine station to 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus and subway schedule from Main / Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

45min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Subway - E LINE
Leaves from Main / Marine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Marine
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
    ID 1000
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    140 yd • 2 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
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main / Pier to Usc by bus and subway via 33 and E LINE

To get from Main / Pier to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 33 bus from Main / Pier station to Venice / Culver City Station station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Culver City station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Main / Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

61min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Subway - E LINE
Leaves from Main / Pier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Pier
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice / Culver City Station
    ID 2123
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Culver City
    ID 80132S
    210 yd • 3 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main / Pier to Usc

The distance between Main / Pier, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 14.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main / Pier 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 Main / Pier to Usc

To check the bus and subway schedule from Main / Pier to Usc using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main / Pier) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main / Pier to Usc by bus and subway via 33 and E LINE

To get from Main / Pier to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 33 bus from Main / Pier station to Venice / Culver City Station station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Culver City station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Main / Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

61min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Subway - E LINE
Leaves from Main / Pier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Pier
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Venice / Culver City Station
    ID 2123
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Culver City
    ID 80132S
    210 yd • 3 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main / Pier to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 1, Subway line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main / Pier to Usc?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 33, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main / Pier and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main / Pier to Usc?

    The 1 bus line goes from Main / Marine station near Main / Pier in Santa Monica to 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station near Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main / Pier to Usc by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main / Pier in Santa Monica and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and subway is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main / Pier to get to Usc?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Main / Marine stop near Main / Pier in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main / Pier and Usc?

    Get off the bus at the 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Main / Pier to Usc?

    The ride from Main / Pier to Usc costs $1.10.

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