The average bus between Northridge and Santa Monica takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Northridge 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 30 minutes between Northridge and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northridge is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventura / Sepulveda and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 42m • 2 changes

1h 45m • 2 changes

1h 48m • 2 changes

2h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Northridge 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 Northridge to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Northridge station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Ventura / Sepulveda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Northridge to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Reseda / Parthenia station.
Northridge to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns station.
The distance between Northridge and Santa Monica is 23.6 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns via Ventura / Sepulveda, Sepulveda / Ventura, and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns in around 2h 2m.