Big Blue Bus Launches Direct Service from Santa Monica to Los Angeles Stadium for World Cup Matches

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 19, 2026) - Big Blue Bus will provide direct service to all eight World Cup matches from Downtown Santa Monica to Los Angeles Stadium.

Fans will have two convenient options to ride:

1. Park-and-Ride - On match days, fans can park at Parking Structure 1, located on 4th St. at Wilshire Blvd. in Downtown Santa Monica, and board Big Blue Bus's direct service to Los Angeles Stadium. Parking reservations can be made in advance through SpotHero. Each reservation includes a roundtrip ride to Los Angeles Stadium for all vehicle passengers on the day of the match.
   
   Big Blue Bus's direct service to the stadium will begin approximately four hours before each match, with return trips to Downtown Santa Monica running until approximately 90 minutes after the final whistle.
   
   
2. Walk-up Rides - Fans may also use Big Blue Bus's direct service to the stadium without a parking reservation. Walk-up fare is only $1.75 each way and seating priority will be given to those with a park-and-ride reservation.

Fans traveling from areas south of Downtown Santa Monica can catch Big Blue Bus Route 3 along Lincoln Blvd. for service to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where they can board a free shuttle to the stadium. Single rides on Big Blue Bus are only $1.25 with a TAP card or mobile ticket; cash fares are $1.50. Discounted fares are available for eligible riders.

"Big Blue Bus is proud to support the excitement surrounding the World Cup by providing fans with a safe, affordable, and sustainable way to travel throughout the region," Director of Transportation Anuj Gupta said. "Fans traveling to matches, fan festivals, watch parties, and other community events can count on Big Blue Bus for a convenient and reliable transportation option that keeps them connected to the energy and spirit of this international celebration."

As Santa Monica welcomes visitors and residents for the World Cup, Big Blue Bus's convenient service will help connect riders to downtown and other popular destinations throughout its service area. In addition to direct stadium service, several Big Blue Bus routes operate every 10-20 minutes most of the day, including Route 1 on Santa Monica Blvd., Route 2 on Wilshire Blvd., Route 3 on Lincoln Blvd., and Route 7 on Pico Blvd.

To learn more about Big Blue Bus's World Cup service, visit bigbluebus.com/worldcup.

About Big Blue Bus

Big Blue Bus, a service of the city of Santa Monica's Department of Transportation, operates a fleet of 195 vehicles transporting passengers daily across a 58-square-mile service area. Nationally recognized for its long-standing commitment to a cleaner environment, the agency plans to convert its entire fleet from natural gas to zero emissions by 2032. Currently, 34 buses in its fleet are battery electric. The rest operate on other alternative fuels, including renewable natural gas (RNG), a form of liquefied and compressed natural gas (LNG/CNG), which helps cut emissions by up to 90 percent. Serving Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area since 1928, Big Blue Bus has won numerous awards for its marketing, customer service, safety, and efficiency.