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How to get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 3 bus from Century Park West/Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood Blvd/Exposition Blvd station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $1.40.

39min$1.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Century Park West/Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Century Park West/Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 903
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Bristol/Centinela
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd/Exposition Blvd
    ID 355
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    20 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
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc by bus and light rail via 4, 8 and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Century Park West station to Santa Monica / Westwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

51min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 88
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica / Century Park West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Century Park West
    ID 14433
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID WWOSMBSN
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc

The distance between Santa Monica / Century Park West, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 11.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Century Park West 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 / Century Park West

Santa Monica / Century Park West is located at Santa Monica / Century Park West, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is Century Park West / Santa Monica.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica / Century Park West:

  • Century Park West / Santa Monica
  • Century Park West/Santa Monica Blvd
  • Century Prk West & Santa Monica Blvd

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 Exposition / Figueroa.

Bus stations close to Usc:

  • Exposition / Figueroa
  • Exposition Blvd & Trousdale Pkwy
  • Exposition / Trousdale

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc by bus and light rail via 4, 8 and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica / Century Park West station to Santa Monica / Westwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

51min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 88
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica / Century Park West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / Century Park West
    ID 14433
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / Westwood
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID WWOSMBSN
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 3, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 8, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Century Park West and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc?

    The 3 bus line goes from Century Park West/Santa Monica Blvd station near Santa Monica / Century Park West in Century City to Bristol/Centinela station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Bristol/Centinela station near Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Century Park West in Century City and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and light rail is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica / Century Park West to get to Usc?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Century Park West/Santa Monica Blvd stop near Santa Monica / Century Park West in Century City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica / Century Park West and Usc?

    Get off the bus at the Bristol/Centinela station, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc?

    The ride from Santa Monica / Century Park West to Usc costs $1.40.