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Service Changes Begin April 5, 2026

Beginning Sunday, April 5, new service improvements will take effect. These enhancements are part of our ongoing Brighter Blue service improvement plan, which focuses on making public transit a more appealing alternative to driving and supports Santa Monica's commitment to a cleaner greener future.

Thanks to Brighter Blue, Big Blue Bus is here to help you start your mornings earlier, get you home later, and give your day more flexibility with expanded service hours on six routes.

Use our trip planner or download the Transit app to plan your trip and view the most up-to-date travel information. Our Customer Service team is available Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., to help you get where you're going. Give us a call at (310) 451-5444.

Changes taking effect April 5:

View the complete Little Blue Book (Effective April 05, 2026)

Select your favorite route for additional details:

1

Route 1 Main St & Santa Monica Blvd

Expanded service hours on weekends.​

  • Service now runs earlier and ends later on weekends, with eastbound trips operating between 6:01 a.m.​ and 10:51 p.m. and westbound trips operating between 5:30 a.m.​ and 10:45 p.m.
  • Updated trip times throughout the day for improved connections and convenience.

Route Change:

  • Buses no longer serve Broadway, between 5th St. and 6th St., in Downtown Santa Monica.

New Stop:

  • WB 4th St. & Santa Monica Blvd. (after the intersection)

Discontinued Stop:

  • WB Broadway & 6th St. (after the intersection)
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2

Route 2 Wilshire Blvd

Expanded service on weekends.

  • Service now runs earlier on weekends, with eastbound trips beginning at 7:10 a.m. and westbound trips beginning at 6:55 a.m.
  • Updated trip times in the mornings for improved connections and convenience.
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7

Route 7 Pico Blvd

Expanded service on weekends.

  • Service now runs earlier on weekends, with westbound trips beginning at 5:31 a.m.​
  • Updated trip times throughout the day for improved connections and convenience.
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9

Route 9 Pacific Palisades

New trip added for Palisades Charter High School students.

  • New southbound Express trips added from Palisades Charter High School to Downtown Santa Monica to accommodate additional riders at 3:08 p.m. on regular school days and 1:28 p.m. on finals/minimum days.
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10

Rapid 10 Downtown LA Freeway Express

Route Change:

  • Westbound trips to Downtown Los Angeles begin at 4th St. and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Eastbound trips to Downtown Santa Monica end at 6th St. and Santa Monica Blvd. and will no longer serve Broadway.
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12

Rapid 12 UCLA/Westwood to Expo Rapid

Expanded service on weekends.

  • Service now runs earlier and ends later on weekends, with northbound trips operating between 5:56 a.m. and 10:37 p.m. and southbound trips operating between 6:20 a.m. and 11:07 p.m.
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17

Route 17 UCLA - VA Medical Center - Palms

Expanded service on weekdays and weekends.

  • Southbound service ends later on weekdays, with the last trip departing at 10:40 p.m.
  • Service now runs earlier and ends later on weekends in both directions, with northbound trips operating between 6:41 a.m. and 10:10 p.m., and southbound trips operating between 7:40 a.m. and 10:07 p.m.​
  • Updated trip times throughout the day for improved connections and convenience.
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18

Route 18 UCLA - Abbot Kinney - Marina del Rey

Expanded service on weekends.

  • Service now runs earlier and ends later on weekends, with eastbound trips operating between 6:30 a.m. and 8:35 p.m.​, and westbound trips operating between 7:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m.
  • Updated trip times throughout the day for improved connections and convenience.

Route Change:

  • Buses no longer serve Broadway, between 5th St. and 6th St., in Downtown Santa Monica.

New Stop:

  • WB 4th St. & Santa Monica Blvd. (after the intersection)

Discontinued Stop:

  • WB Broadway & 6th St. (after the intersection)
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