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

From Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc by bus and subway

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 217 bus from Fairfax / Santa Monica station to Jefferson / LA Cienega station. Next, take the E LINE subway from La Cienega / Jefferson station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

51min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Subway - E LINE
Leaves from Fairfax / Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Santa Monica
    ID 11988
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega / Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Cienega
    ID 5222
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    La Cienega / Jefferson
    ID 80131S
    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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/Fairfax 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 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

50min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - B LINE
Subway - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica/Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    23 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 / Fairfax to Usc

The distance between Santa Monica / Fairfax, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 9.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Fairfax 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 / Fairfax to Usc

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

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica/Fairfax 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 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Santa Monica / Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Usc on the Moovit app.

50min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - B LINE
Subway - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica/Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    23 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 / Fairfax to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 217, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 4, Subway line B LINE, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica / Fairfax and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc?

    The 217 bus line goes from Fairfax / Santa Monica station near Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood to LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station near Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and subway is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the 217 bus from the Fairfax / Santa Monica stop near Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood.

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

    Get off the bus at the LA Cienega / Jefferson Station station, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

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

    The ride from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc costs $1.75.

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