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How to get from Santa Monica to West Hills, La by bus?

From Santa Monica to West Hills, La by bus

To get from Santa Monica to West Hills, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood NB & Santa Monica FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 169 bus from Van Nuys / Blythe station to Vanowen / Sheltondale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

162min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 761761
Bus - 169169
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood NB & Santa Monica FS
    ID 2147
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 14439
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Blythe
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Blythe
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    Canoga Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Vanowen / Sheltondale
    Ride to bus station
    Vanowen / Sheltondale
    ID 15229
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to West Hills, La by bus via 1, 761 and 164

To get from Santa Monica to West Hills, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood NB & Santa Monica FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 164 bus from Van Nuys / Victory station to Platt Layover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

158min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 761761
Bus - 164164
Walk to West Hills, La
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood NB & Santa Monica FS
    ID 2147
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 14439
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Victory
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Victory
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    West Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platt Layover
    ID 3043
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Hills, La
    Walk to
    West Hills, La
    1.03 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to West Hills, La

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and West Hills, La, Los Angeles is approximately 35.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to West Hills, La by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • 14th NB & Santa Monica FS

Public transit stations close to West Hills, La, Los Angeles

West Hills, La is located at West Hills, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vanowen / Cleomoore.

Bus stations close to West Hills, La:

  • Vanowen / Cleomoore
  • Vanowen / Peterson
  • Valley Circle / Kittridge

Alternative route from Santa Monica to West Hills, La by bus via 1, 761 and 164

To get from Santa Monica to West Hills, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Westwood NB & Santa Monica FS station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 164 bus from Van Nuys / Victory station to Platt Layover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

158min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 761761
Bus - 164164
Walk to West Hills, La
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood NB & Santa Monica FS
    ID 2147
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood / Santa Monica
    ID 14439
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Nuys / Victory
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Nuys / Victory
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    West Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platt Layover
    ID 3043
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Hills, La
    Walk to
    West Hills, La
    1.03 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to West Hills, La?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 761, Bus line 169.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to West Hills, La?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 761, Bus line 164.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and West Hills, La in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to West Hills, La in Los Angeles?

    The 1 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to UCLA station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UCLA station near West Hills, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to West Hills, La in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and West Hills, La in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to West Hills, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and West Hills, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the UCLA stop, which is closest to West Hills, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica to West Hills, La?

    The ride from Santa Monica to West Hills, La costs $1.60.