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Downey to Santa Monica Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downey and Santa Monica Pier takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly bus service from Downey to Santa Monica Pier. 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 19m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 115 bus, line 3 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to Sepulveda Westway / La Tijerabus bus 115
  2. Take the bus from Sepulveda Nb & La Tijera Fs to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
2h 20m
$3

Downey to Santa Monica Pier bus times

Buses run hourly between Downey and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Downey is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 20m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 24m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 21m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus1h 51m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 7m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus1h 51m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 7m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesBig Blue Bus2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downey to Santa Monica Pier? 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.

Map of how to get from Downey to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Firestone / Downey to Santa Monica Pier via Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera, Sepulveda Nb & La Tijera Fs, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 2h 20m.

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