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 3 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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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 Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Alameda and Santa Monica is 537.8 km. The road distance is 680 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.