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How to get to Santa Monica State Beach by bus?

Directions to Santa Monica State Beach with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Monica State Beach

    BusBus: 3, 33, 4, 134, TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS.

How to get to Santa Monica State Beach by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Santa Monica State Beach

  • Broadway / Ocean, 1 min walk,
  • Ocean / Colorado, 3 min walk,
  • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave, 3 min walk,
  • Ocean SB & Colorado Ns, 3 min walk,
  • 2nd NB & Broadway Ns, 3 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Santa Monica State Beach

  • 26th Street / Bergamot Station, 34 min walk,

Bus lines to Santa Monica State Beach

  • 4, Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Santa Monica Bl,
  • 33, Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Venice Bl,
  • 134, Malibu - PCH -Trancas,
  • TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS, Warner Center,
  • 8, Downtown SM,
  • 9, Palisades Charter HS Express,
  • 5, Palms Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The closest stations to Santa Monica State Beach are:

    • Broadway / Ocean is 36 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Ocean / Colorado is 184 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave is 185 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Ocean SB & Colorado Ns is 198 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 2nd NB & Broadway Ns is 206 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 26th Street / Bergamot Station is 2883 yards away, 34 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Santa Monica State Beach?

    These bus lines stop near Santa Monica State Beach: 3, 33, 4.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Santa Monica State Beach is Broadway / Ocean. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The E LINE is the first light rail that goes to Santa Monica State Beach. It stops nearby at 3:43 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The E LINE is the last light rail that goes to Santa Monica State Beach. It stops nearby at 1:25 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The 33 is the first bus that goes to Santa Monica State Beach. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The 33 is the last bus that goes to Santa Monica State Beach. It stops nearby at 4:16 AM.

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Public Transportation to Santa Monica State Beach

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Santa Monica State Beach? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Broadway / Ocean; Ocean / Colorado; Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave; Ocean SB & Colorado Ns; 2nd NB & Broadway Ns; 26th Street / Bergamot Station.

Bus: 3, 33, 4, 134, TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS, 8, 9, 5.

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Santa Monica State Beach Address: 1432 Palisades Beach Rd street in Santa Monica

Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Monica State BeachSanta Monica State Beach is a California State Park operated by the city of Santa Monica. The beach is located along Pacific Coast Highway. It is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long and has parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms, as well as staffed lifeguard stations, the Muscle Beach, bike rentals, concessions, a few hotels, a bike path, and wooden pathways for beachgoers with disabilities. Visitor activities include volleyball, surfing, stand up paddleboarding, and swimming. Smoking at the beach is prohibited.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Santa Monica State Beach

Bus lines with stations closest to Santa Monica State Beach