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

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

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 light rail from La Cienega / Jefferson station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

50min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Fairfax / Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax / Santa Monica
    ID 11988
    50 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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    La Cienega / Jefferson
    ID 80131S
    50 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
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc by bus and light rail via 4, 212 and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax 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/Fairfax station to Santa Monica/La Brea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 212 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

55min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 212212
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica/Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    30 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/La Brea
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Santa Monica
    ID 12137
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Inglewood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Brea / Exposition
    ID 630
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    50 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
    11 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 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica / Fairfax 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 / Fairfax

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

Subway stations close to Santa Monica / Fairfax:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Bus stations close to Santa Monica / Fairfax:

  • Santa Monica/Fairfax
  • Fairfax / Santa Monica
  • Fairfax/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
  • Figueroa / Flower
  • Exposition / Watt

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Usc by bus and light rail via 4, 212 and E LINE

To get from Santa Monica / Fairfax 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/Fairfax station to Santa Monica/La Brea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 212 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

55min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 212212
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Santa Monica/Fairfax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica/Fairfax
    ID 6014
    30 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/La Brea
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Santa Monica
    ID 12137
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Inglewood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Brea / Exposition
    ID 630
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    50 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
    11 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 50 minutes, using Bus line 217, Light Rail line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 212, Light Rail 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 light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 50 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 light rail 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 light rail?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica / Fairfax in West Hollywood and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and light rail is about 50 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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