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Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and LAX/Metro Transit Center takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 31 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45 min
Duration
9 mi
Distance
$1
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Santa Monica and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:06 PM which arrives into LAX/Metro Transit Center at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9.4 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 43 min.

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