Grab a towel and take a ride on the Santa Clarita Transit Beach Bus to one of the most popular beach destinations in Los Angeles. Open to all ages, Santa Clarita Transit is offering affordable weekend bus rides to Santa Monica Beach starting Saturday, June 8, through Sunday, September 1 2013.
“Going to the beach is a favorite pastime during the summer and we’re excited to offer residents an opportunity to use public transportation to travel to Santa Monica,” said Transit Manager Adrian Aguilar. “With the Beach Bus, beach goers will enjoy a comfortable ride with friends and family, and save money on gas and parking. There’s even room for beach balls, chairs, coolers and surfboards.”

Buses depart Santa Clarita beginning at 8:40 a.m. and arrive in Santa Monica around 10:30 a.m. Return trips to Santa Clarita will pick-up patrons from Santa Monica at 3:30 p.m. The Beach Bus operates on Saturdays and Sundays with convenient locations throughout Santa Clarita, including:

Saturday – Route 101
Arrives at Santa Monica Pier – 10:05 a.m.
Departs from Santa Monica Pier – 3:30 p.m.
Canyon Country Park
Depart at 8:40 a.m.; Return at 4:40 p.m.
Soledad Canyon Road & Solamint Drive
Depart at 8:45 a.m.; Return at 4:45 p.m.
Soledad Canyon Road & Shangri-La Drive
Depart at 8:50 a.m.; Return at 4:50 p.m.
Via Princessa Metrolink Station
Depart at 8:55 a.m.; Return at 4:55 p.m.

Saturday – Route 100
Arrives at Santa Monica Pier – 10:15 a.m.
Departs from Santa Monica Pier -3:30 p.m.
Santa Clarita Park
Depart at 8:40 a.m.; Return at 4:40 p.m.
Santa Clarita Metrolink Station 
Depart at 8:50 a.m.; Return at 4:50 p.m.
Cinema Drive Park ‘N Ride       
Depart at 8:55 a.m.; Return at 4:55 p.m.
McBean Regional Transit Center
Depart at 9:05 a.m.; Return at 5:05 p.m.

Sunday – Route 102
Arrives at Santa Monica Pier – 10:35 a.m.
Departs from Santa Monica Pier – 3:30 p.m.
Canyon Country Park
Depart at 8:40 a.m.;  Return at 4:45 p.m.
Soledad Canyon Road & Solamint Drive
Depart at 8:45 a.m.; Return at 4:50 p.m.
Soledad Canyon Road & Shangri-La Drive
Depart at 8:50 a.m.; Return at 4:55 p.m.
Via Princessa Metrolink Station
Depart at 8:55 a.m.; Return at 5:00 p.m.
Santa Clarita Metrolink Station
Depart at 9:10 a.m.; Return at 5:15 p.m.
Cinema Drive Park ‘N Ride   
Depart at 9:15 a.m.; Return at 5:20 p.m.
McBean Regional Transit Center
Depart at 9:25 a.m.; Return at 5:30 p.m.

Santa Clarita Magazine