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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stanford University and Santa Monica takes 16h 49m and the fastest bus takes 14h 14m. There is at least one bus per day from Stanford University 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.

16h 49m
Duration
382 mi
Distance
$68
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Stanford University to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run once daily between Stanford University and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanford University is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanford Oval and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles14h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles14h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles14h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles14h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles14h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles23h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SamTransSanta Clara VTAHoang ExpressLA DOTMetro Los Angeles23h 16m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 381.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 49m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Wilshire / Lincoln via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Center, Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Alameda St & College St, Flower St & 5th St, and 5th / Flower in around 10h 43m.

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