The average train between LAX/Metro Transit Center and Santa Monica Pier takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between LAX/Metro Transit Center and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from LAX/Metro Transit Center is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at LAX / Metro Transit Center and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

58 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier. However, there are services departing from LAX/Metro Transit Center station and arriving at Santa Monica Pier station via Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.
The distance between LAX/Metro Transit Center and Santa Monica Pier is 12.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a vehicle from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 3m.