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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cerritos and Santa Monica takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cerritos 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.

2h 48m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 173 bus, line 460 bus, line 20 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from South & Norwalk NW to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus bus 173
  2. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
  3. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
2h 49m
$3–5

Cerritos to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cerritos and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 5:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cerritos is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwalk Station Bay 11 and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Long Beach TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cerritos 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.

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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Cerritos, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from South & Norwalk NW to Wilshire / Lincoln via Norwalk Station Bay 11, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, and 5th / Hill in around 2h 49m.

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