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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Dimas and Santa Monica takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Dimas 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 54m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 492 bus, bus, line 20 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 492
  2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
  3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
3h 6m
$4–10

San Dimas to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between San Dimas and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 5:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from San Dimas is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at El Monte Station Upper Level and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Foothill TransitMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Dimas 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.

Map of how to get from San Dimas to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 3h 6m.

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