Student rides

Santa Monica College rides home, airport runs & game day

Santa Monica, California· four-year· 20,000 or more students

Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Santa Monica and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.

Post a Quest from Santa Monica Drive & earn between classes

Where can you go from campus?

Santa Monica connects to the relay grid near Los Angeles, CA (13 miles away). Popular first legs:

See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.

Other campuses near Santa Monica

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine Pardee RAND Graduate School Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Reiss-Davis Graduate School University of California-Los Angeles Academy for Jewish Religion California Loyola Marymount University Mount Saint Mary's University

Santa Monica College student travel FAQ

How do Santa Monica College students get home for breaks?: Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Santa Monica bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
What does a ride from Santa Monica cost?: Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
Can I ride to the airport from campus?: Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.