The average bus between Alameda and Santa Monica takes 10h 43m and the fastest bus takes 10h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alameda to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Alameda and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Alameda is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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10h 38m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Alameda to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Alameda station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Alameda to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Alameda and Santa Monica is 537.8 km. The road distance is 654 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.