Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service

Creating a multi-modal transportation network that is easy to use, safe, reliable, equitable, and environmentally and financially sustainable.

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Big Blue Bus is your ride to the World Cup!🚍⚽

Catch direct service to all eight matches at Los Angeles Stadium:
🅿️Park-And-Ride from Downtown #SantaMonica. Reserve your parking space in advance on @SpotHero. Each reservation guarantees a roundtrip ride to Los Angeles Stadium for all vehicle passengers on the day of your match.
🚶Walk-Up tickets are also available for those who prefer not to drive. Rides are only $1.75 each way!

🚍Or hop on at any southbound stop along #BBBRoute3 to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and connect to the free stadium shuttle. Regular #BBB fare is only $1.25 with a TAP card or mobile ticket.

Questions? Call BBB customer service at, [phone], or learn more at: https://t.co/nUSUwxcQt2

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Heads up, MODE riders!

Starting July 1, 2026, #BigBlueBus is updating fares for MODE rides.

Stay mobile, stay connected, and keep riding with ease. 💙

Questions? Help is always just a call away. Call BBB customer service at, [phone], or learn more at: https://t.co/sJLg4eNBNX

#Lyft #FareChanges @santamonicacity @lyft

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Did you take advantage of FREE public transit to the polls today?

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

🌈💙 Pride rolls stronger when we ride together.

This month, hop on the #BigBlueBus to celebrate the vibrant, diverse, beautifully bold LGBTQIA+ community that makes our city shine. From neighbors to chosen family, every rider adds a little more color to the journey. 🚌✨

Here’s to showing up, standing proud, and moving forward—side by side.👩‍❤️‍👨

How are you celebrating pride this month?

Plan your trip to #SaMoPride now at https://t.co/RHvlfP2sxH

#PrideMonth #RideWithPride #SantaMonica @santamonicacity

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Hi Clayton, we are truly sorry for the inconvenience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and thank you for helping us improve. Can you share more information so we can investigate? What Route were you trying to board, what direction were you traveling, and what time? Thank you for riding.

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

#BBBRoute2 will be on detour near UCLA until further notice, due to construction. For stops missed, visit: https://t.co/GFzAQeV9RB.

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Biking in #SantaMonica is more than transportation, it's part of our lifestyle. Improving the City’s bicycling infrastructure helps make our roads safer for everyone.

🗓️ Starting July 1, 2026, vehicles blocking bike lanes will begin receiving $93 citations for violations.

Stay safe and keep our bike lanes clear! 🚲

@santamonicacity @SantaMonicaPD @bicycle_nomad @haydenaitech

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Your voice can shape the future of Westside transit!

@WSCCOG is launching the Westside Bus Connection Program, a quick‑build effort to improve the rider experience along three of the busiest corridors and they want your input.

Join a Community Workshop on June 6 or June 10 to review draft designs, share your ideas, and help ensure the project reflects real community needs.
Be part of building faster, safer, and more reliable bus service on the Westside. Learn more at https://t.co/UCnyMXOQ5I

Will you be attending a Community Workshop?
Share this with a Westside Transit Rider!

#WestLA #PublicTransit #ShapeYourCity

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

#BBBRoute3 will be on detour beginning today (5/27) until Sunday (5/31), due to the Westchester Community Carnival. For stops missed and alternate boarding locations, visit: https://t.co/GFzAQeV9RB.

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

#SantaMonica is World Cup ready!⚽🌴🌊

Whether you’re heading to a match, catching a watch party, or exploring fan events across the City, getting around is easier than ever.

🚍 Ride #BigBlueBus directly to Los Angeles Stadium
🚲 Walk, bike, or roll to local fan zones
🚉 Connect across the region via the Metro E Line
🛴 Use shared scooters and e‑bikes using protected bike lanes, responsibly
🌅 Explore Santa Monica car‑free during peak events

Plan ahead, skip the traffic and parking hassles, and soak up every moment of #WorldCup excitement — all while helping keep Santa Monica safe, sustainable, and welcoming for everyone.

What team are you cheering for to take the trophy? 🏆

@santamonicacity @SeeSantaMonica @SantaMonicaPier @DTSantaMonica

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

No TAP card, no problem!💳🚌

#BigBlueBus now supports credit & debit card payments! our trip is now simpler than ever.
💳 Credit/Debit Fare: $1.25
🔁 Transfers & fare capping still apply when you use the same credit/debit card.
👥 One credit/debit card can pay for up to 5 riders, perfect for group trips

Enjoy more flexible payment options and faster boarding!

How will this change the way you ride??

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

BIG thank you to all of the One SaMo People’s Academy participants who joined the @CityofSantaMonica Department of Transportation and Public Works for a special presentation and city tour on #bigbluebus!

Participants got an inside look at the work our teams do every day to enhance services, safety, and mobility options for the Santa Monica community.🚍

Your curiosity and civic leadership help strengthen our community every day.💙

Have questions for DOT? Let us know in the comments below!

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Have you planned your trip on #BBB for the #WorldCup watch parties/games next month? Let us know below!

Learn more at https://t.co/p59VDvTVaR

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

#BBB supports your right to VOTE! 🗳️ Enjoy FREE rides on #BigBlueBus onElection Day, June 2! 🚍🆓 BBB is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation that connects our community to opportunities.

Plan your trip and make your vote count! 💙 https://t.co/RHvlfP30nf

#RideToVote #ElectionDay2026 #ConnectingCommunities #freerides

BBB apoya tu derecho a VOTAR! 🗳️ ¡Disfruta de viajes GRATIS en Big Blue Bus este día de las elecciones, el 2 de Junio! 🚍🆓BBB se compromete a brindar transporte seguro, confiable y sostenible que conecte a nuestra comunidad con las oportunidades.

¡Planifica tu viaje y haz que tu voto cuente! 💙 https://t.co/RHvlfP30nf

[City of Santa Monica @santamonicacity]

Let’s keep Bike Month 2026 going strong!

🚲 Join us May 21 for Bike Anywhere Day at the Santa Monica City Hall from 8–10 a.m.
🚲 Stop by Handlebar Happy Hours at Santa Monica Brew Works on 5/21 or Bodega Wine Bar on 5/28.

#BikeAnywhereDay #BeSeenInGreen #TakeTheFriendlyRoad

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Get to all the World Cup festivities on #BigBlueBus!
https://t.co/p59VDvTVaR

[Yo! Venice! @YoVenice]

West LA Becomes a Major Sporting Event Fan Zone Hotspot.
From ESPN Beach for the Super Bowl to massive World Cup fan zones in Santa Monica & Venice — LA’s beach cities are gearing up for a huge 2026-2028 takeover

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Plan your trip!
https://t.co/9zQbhw2dMI

[UCLA Transportation @UCLACommute]

Getting to Brentwood is easy with @SMBigBlueBus Route 18 running directly to the neighborhood from @UCLA.
https://t.co/F8hg3k6nOc

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Next Monday (5/25), Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Memorial Day. Customer Service and Blue: The Transit Store will be closed. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Routes 5, 15, 16, 41, 44, and Rapid 10 will not be in service.

UCLA’s Hilgard Terminal will be closed. Routes 1, 2 & 8 will serve C.E.Y./P2 Garage instead.

Route 9 Express trips to/from Palisades High School will not be in service.

Route 14 trips to/from Paul Revere Middle School will not be in service.

MODE service and the MODE Call Center will be unavailable on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Visit https://t.co/sYR4URNKyF for more details.

@santamonicacity

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

Have you seen the Q’STRAINT’s QUANTUM system in action on #BigBlueBus? Let us know below!

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

#BigBlueBus and Q’STRAINT’s QUANTUM system are reimagining what true independence looks like for wheelchair and scooter bound transit riders.

Click the link to read the full article: https://t.co/LVbuCNvl2f

This is the future of inclusive transit. 💙

#RightToArrive #AccessibleTransit #TransitInnovation #QSTRAINT @qstraint

[Big Blue Bus | A City of Santa Monica Service @SMBigBlueBus]

REMINDER: #BBBRoute1, #BBBRoute3, #BBBRoute14, #BBBRoute18 will be on detour today (5/17), between 4:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m., due to the Venice Beach Half Marathon. For missed stops and alternate boarding locations, visit: https://t.co/GFzAQeV9RB.