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How to get to Santa Monica by Bus or Light Rail?

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Directions to Santa Monica with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Monica

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How to get to Santa Monica by Bus?

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Bus stations near Santa Monica

  • Main Nb & City Hall Mb,1 min walk,
  • Ocean Sb & Olympic FS,4 min walk,
  • Ocean / Colorado,5 min walk,
  • 4th Nb & Colorado FS (Downtown Sm Station),7 min walk,

Bus lines to Santa Monica

  • 5,Palms Station,
  • 8,Downtown SM,
  • 9,Palisades Charter HS Express,
  • 134,Downtown Santa Monica Station,
  • 1,Main St & Santa Monica Blvd/UCLA,
  • 3,Lincoln Blvd/LAX,
  • R3,Lincoln Blvd/LAX Rapid,
  • 18,UCLA - Marina del Rey,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Santa Monica?

    The closest stations to Santa Monica are:

    • Main Nb & City Hall Mb is 22 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Ocean Sb & Olympic FS is 326 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ocean / Colorado is 328 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 4th Nb & Colorado FS (Downtown Sm Station) is 544 yards away, 7 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Santa Monica?

    These Bus lines stop near Santa Monica: 5, 733, R3

  • Which Light Rail lines stop near Santa Monica?

    These Light Rail lines stop near Santa Monica: EXPO LINE

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Santa Monica?

    The nearest bus stop to Santa Monica is Main Nb & City Hall Mb. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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Santa Monica
Santa MonicaSanta Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles – Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, West Los Angeles on the east, Mar Vista on the southeast, and Venice on the south. The Census Bureau population for Santa Monica in 2010 was 89,736. Due in part to an agreeable climate, Santa Monica became a famed resort town by the early 20th century. The city has experienced a boom since the late 1980s through the revitalization of its downtown core, significant job growth and increased tourism. The Santa Monica Pier remains a popular destination.
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