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Trip Overview

The bus between Van Nuys and Santa Monica takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Van Nuys 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.

1h
Duration
18 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Van Nuys to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Van Nuys and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Van Nuys is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 8:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Van Nuys to Santa Monica Pier twice daily, and the journey takes 1h.

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