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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from San Dimas station and arriving at Santa Monica station via El Monte Station Upper Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
San Dimas to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W station.
San Dimas to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Wilshire / Lincoln station.
The distance between San Dimas and Santa Monica is 63.8 km. The road distance is 76 km.
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.