The average bus between La Puente and Santa Monica takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from La Puente 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 every 3 hours between La Puente and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from La Puente is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Station Lower Level and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from La Puente 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 La Puente to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from La Puente station and arriving at Santa Monica station via El Monte Station Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
La Puente to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Central Ave and Stimson Ave station.
La Puente to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Wilshire / Lincoln station.
The distance between La Puente and Santa Monica is 49.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 2h 51m.