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Lincoln Boulevard/LAX
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Big Blue Bus 3 bus Route Map - Downtown Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus 3 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The 3 bus (Downtown Santa Monica) has 33 stops departing from Lax/Metro Transit Center and ending at Arizona Ave & 5th St.
Choose any of the 3 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Downtown Santa Monica (33 stops)
Lax/Metro Transit Center
Arbor Vitae St & Bellanca Ave
Westchester Pkwy & Airport Blvd
Westchester Pkwy & Jetway Blvd
Westchester Pkwy/Sepulveda Blvd
Sepulveda NB & LA Tijera FS
Manchester / Sepulveda
Manchester / Emerson
Manchester / Georgetown
Manchester / Loyola
Lincoln NB & Manchester FS
Lincoln Blvd & 83rd St
Lincoln Blvd & LMU Dr
Lincoln Blvd & Bluff Creek Dr
Lincoln Blvd & Jefferson Blvd
Lincoln Blvd & Fiji Way
Lincoln Blvd & Mindanao Way
Lincoln Blvd & Maxella Ave
Lincoln Blvd & Washington Blvd
Lincoln Blvd & Venice Blvd
Lincoln Blvd & Superba Ave
Lincoln Blvd & California Ave
Lincoln Blvd & Sunset Ave
Lincoln Blvd & Rose Ave
Lincoln Blvd & Marine St
Lincoln Blvd & Ashland Ave
Lincoln Blvd & Ocean Park Blvd
Lincoln Blvd & Pearl St
Pico Blvd & Lincoln Blvd
4th St & Pico Blvd
4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
4th St & Santa Monica Blvd
Arizona Ave & 5th St
3 FAQ
What time does the 3 bus start operating?
Services on the 3 bus start at 4:45 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 3 bus stop working?
Services on the 3 bus stop at 11:10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
What time does the 3 bus arrive?
When does the Lincoln Boulevard/LAX bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Lincoln Boulevard/LAX bus line that is closest to your location.
Does the Big Blue Bus 3 bus line run on Christmas Day and New Year's Day?
The 3 bus's operating hours on Christmas Day and New Year's Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.
Is there a 3 bus stop near me?
to view the nearest 3 bus stop.
Big Blue Bus 3 bus Route Map - Downtown Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on 3 (from Lax/Metro Transit Center), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 3 (Downtown Santa Monica) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Big Blue Bus info now.
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3 line bus fare
Big Blue Bus 3 (Downtown Santa Monica) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Big Blue Bus tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Big Blue Bus’s official website.
3 (Big Blue Bus)
The first stop of the 3 bus route is Lax/Metro Transit Center and the last stop is Arizona Ave & 5th St. 3 (Downtown Santa Monica) is operational during everyday.
Additional information: 3 has 33 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 minutes.
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Line 3 Real Time bus Tracker
Track line 3 (Downtown Santa Monica) on a live map in real time and follow its location as it moves between stations. Use Moovit as a line 3 bus tracker or a live Big Blue Bus bus tracker app and never miss your bus.
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3 - Alternative Directions
Big Blue Bus Lines in Los Angeles
- 18 - UCLA - Marina del Rey/ Schedule
- 1 - Main Street & Santa Monica Boulevard/UCLA/ Schedule
- 43 - 26th Street/ Schedule
- 15 - Barrington Avenue/ Schedule
- 44 - 17th Street Station - Santa Monica College Bundy Campus/ Schedule
- 7 - Pico Boulevard/ Schedule
- 16 - Wilshire Boulevard/Bundy Drive-Marina Del Rey/ Schedule
- 9 - Pacific Palisades/ Schedule
- R12 - Venice/Westwood Station/UCLA Rapid/ Schedule
- 41 - Santa Monica College - 17th Street Station - Montana/ Schedule
- 14 - Bundy Drive & Centinela Avenue/ Schedule
- 17 - Culver City Station - UCLA/ Schedule
- R10 - Downtown LA Freeway Express/ Schedule
- 5 - Olympic Boulevard/ Schedule
- R7 - Pico Blvd Rapid/ Schedule
- R3 - Lincoln Blvd/LAX Rapid/ Schedule
- 8 - Ocean Park Boulevard & Westwood Boulevard/UCLA/ Schedule
- 2 - Wilshire Boulevard/UCLA/ Schedule
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