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

From Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc by bus and subway

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 subway from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

34min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - R12R12
Subway - 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
    120 yd • 2 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 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
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc by bus and subway 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 subway from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

33min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Subway - 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
    120 yd • 2 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 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
    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 9.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Westwood 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 / Westwood to Usc

To check the bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica / Westwood) 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 / Westwood to Usc by bus and subway 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 subway from Westwood / Rancho Park station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Westwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

33min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Subway - 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
    120 yd • 2 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Westwood / Rancho Park
    30 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
    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 34 minutes, using Bus line R12, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 8, Subway 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 34 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 subway 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and subway is about 34 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.

  • When is the first subway from Santa Monica / Westwood to Usc?

    The first subway from Santa Monica / Westwood in West Los Angeles to Usc in Exposition Park is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the Westwood / Rancho Park station at 8:51 PM.

  • 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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