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How to get to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by Bus or Light Rail?

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Directions to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

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How to get to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach by Bus?

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Bus stations near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

  • 2nd / Santa Monica,2 min walk,
  • Ocean SB & Colorado Ns,3 min walk,
  • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave,3 min walk,
  • Ocean / Colorado,3 min walk,
  • 2nd NB & Broadway Ns,5 min walk,
  • Broadway / Ocean,6 min walk,
  • Main NB & Olympic Ns,9 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

  • Downtown Santa Monica,21 min walk,

Bus lines to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach

  • 33,Santa Monica,
  • 8,Downtown SM,
  • 9,Palisades Charter HS Express,
  • TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS,Warner Center,
  • 134,Malibu - PCH -Trancas,
  • 5,Palms Station,
  • 4,Santa Monica,
  • 2,UCLA,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The closest stations to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach are:

    • 2nd / Santa Monica is 51 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Ocean SB & Colorado Ns is 224 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave is 233 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Ocean / Colorado is 241 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 2nd NB & Broadway Ns is 338 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Broadway / Ocean is 406 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Main NB & Olympic Ns is 678 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Downtown Santa Monica is 1780 yards away, 21 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    These Bus lines stop near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach: 20, 33, 4

  • Which Light Rail lines stop near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    These Light Rail lines stop near Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach: E LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The nearest light rail station to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach is Downtown Santa Monica. It’s a 21 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The nearest bus stop to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach is 2nd / Santa Monica. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Light Rail to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The E LINE is the first Light Rail that goes to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach. It stops nearby at 3:43 AM.

  • What time is the last Light Rail to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The E LINE is the last Light Rail that goes to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach. It stops nearby at 1:27 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The 33 is the first Bus that goes to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The 33 is the last Bus that goes to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach. It stops nearby at 4:15 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The Bus fare to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach costs about $1.75.

  • How much is the Light Rail fare to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach?

    The Light Rail fare to Los Angeles/Santa Monica beach costs about $1.75.

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