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

From Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc in Exposition Park, take the R12 bus from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station) 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 $1.60.

39min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R12R12
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID WWOSMBSN
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - R12R12
    Wait for bus
    R12
    Palms
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 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 / Westwood to Usc by bus and light rail via 8 and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 8 bus from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station) 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 41 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

41min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID WWOSMBSN
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 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
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc

The distance between Santa Monica / Westwood, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 9.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 / Westwood

Santa Monica / Westwood is located at Santa Monica / Westwood, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica / Westwood:

  • Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
  • Westwood / Santa Monica
  • Santa Monica / Westwood

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
  • Exposition / Figueroa
  • Exposition / Watt

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc by bus and light rail via 8 and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 8 bus from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station to Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station) 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 41 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

41min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID WWOSMBSN
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood Blvd & Exposition Blvd (Westwood Station)
    ID 2384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line R12, Light Rail line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 8, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Westwood 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 / Westwood to Usc?

    The R12 bus line goes from Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles to Palms station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Palms station near Usc in Exposition Park.

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

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

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

    Get on the R12 bus from the Westwood Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd stop near Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The ride from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc costs $1.60.

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