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California Heritage Museum
Contemporary art museum on Main Street with rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and a strong local cultural role near the beach.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
It's difficult to get from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA without transferring at least once.

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Buses from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 18:13, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 25m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 03:56AM | Arrival Time 06:36AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 04:41AM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 05:21AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 05:46AM | Arrival Time 09:04AM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 06:16AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 06:48AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 10:47AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 03:08PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:48PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 01:59PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 02:19PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 02:37PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 02:56PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 03:16PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 03:34PM | Arrival Time 07:23PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 04:48PM | Arrival Time 08:13PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 08:38PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 05:57PM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 06:29PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 07:02PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Metro Los Angeles | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:56 AM Anaheim, CA | 2h40 | 6:36 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h02 | 7:43 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:41 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h06 | 7:47 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:59 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h15 | 8:14 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:59 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h18 | 8:17 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:21 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h13 | 8:34 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:21 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h24 | 8:45 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:46 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h18 | 9:04 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:46 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h29 | 9:15 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:16 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h18 | 9:34 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:16 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h27 | 9:43 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h22 | 10:10 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:48 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h26 | 10:14 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:21 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h26 | 10:47 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:58 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h12 | 11:10 AM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:58 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h21 | 11:19 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h16 | 11:49 AM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h11 | 12:19 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h08 | 12:50 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h24 | 1:06 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h22 | 1:37 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h18 | 2:07 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:24 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h27 | 2:51 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:24 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h28 | 2:52 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:52 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h16 | 3:08 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:52 AM Anaheim, CA | 3h31 | 3:23 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h18 | 3:48 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h40 | 4:10 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h19 | 4:20 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h39 | 4:40 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:31 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h29 | 5:00 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:31 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h40 | 5:11 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:59 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h21 | 5:20 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:59 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h42 | 5:41 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:19 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h21 | 5:40 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:19 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h37 | 5:56 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h33 | 6:10 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h48 | 6:25 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:56 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h24 | 6:20 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:56 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h43 | 6:39 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:16 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h24 | 6:40 PM Santa Monica, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:16 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h38 | 6:54 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:34 PM Anaheim, CA | 3h49 | 7:23 PM Santa Monica, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Santa Monica, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Monica, CA trip today.
Contemporary art museum on Main Street with rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and a strong local cultural role near the beach.
Compact history museum in a landmark home and library. It explores Santa Monica's development through photographs, archives, and local stories.
Bergamot gallery showing changing exhibitions of contemporary art by established and emerging artists in a relaxed setting.
Lively pedestrian shopping street with performers, public art, and easy access to downtown Santa Monica's shops and entertainment.
Broad sandy beach with bike path, volleyball courts, and iconic coastal views. A top place for walking, relaxing, and watching sunsets.
Oceanfront bluff park with walking paths, sculptures, and sweeping Pacific views. Ideal for an easy stroll above the beach and pier.
A Japanese rice bowl loaded with fresh sea urchin from the nearby coast. It reflects Santa Monica's strong seafood culture and Japanese dining influence.
Fresh Pacific oysters served raw or simply dressed. They are a classic coastal choice that highlights the city's access to high-quality shellfish.
A fish taco made with local-style grilled or fried fish, cabbage, salsa, and crema. It reflects Southern California beach food and Mexican influence.
Casual Japanese spot specializing in fresh sushi, sashimi, and rice bowls. A reliable choice for sea urchin and other seafood favorites.
Elegant seafood restaurant near the beach serving oysters, crudo, and refined coastal plates in a polished but relaxed room.
Popular all-day café known for organic breakfast, salads, and market-driven California dishes in a bright, casual setting.
Santa Monica is pricier than many US beach cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs, and parking; transit is cheaper than rideshares.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee if service is notable.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Santa Monica, CA.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Monica, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Anaheim, CA to Santa Monica, CA buses use the Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Anaheim, CA and Santa Monica, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) is 4 km from Anaheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
Available at Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC): Facility is fully accessible for disabled persons.