Beach bus program will take SoCal residents to Santa Monica for just $6 round trip
A new Beach Bus service has been launched to transport Southern California residents to Santa Monica for a low fare. The program, which began on Memorial Day, offers round-trip rides for $6, making it an affordable option for families looking to escape the heat. The service will operate through Labor Day weekend, with officials encouraging advance reservations due to high demand.
- ▪The Beach Bus connects Antelope Valley to Santa Monica and costs $6 for adults and children.
- ▪Seniors and riders with disabilities can ride for just $2.
- ▪The service operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until September 7.
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Lifestyle Beach bus program will take SoCal residents to Santa Monica for just $6 round trip By Bianca Zalben Published May 26, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Southern California residents have a ticket to ride — all the way to the coast and back, just in time for summer. A seasonal Beach Bus service connecting Antelope Valley to Santa Monica officially returned on Monday, giving residents in Palmdale and Lancaster a cheap escape from the high desert heat for less than the price of a fast-food combo meal. The Los Angeles Beach Bus program will take SoCal residents to Santa Monica for just $6 round trip.
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