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Santa Monica Pier to South Gate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica Pier and South Gate takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Santa Monica Pier to South Gate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 16m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Tram

best
  1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
  2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
1h 19m
$2

Santa Monica Pier to South Gate train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Santa Monica Pier and South Gate. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica Pier is at 11:56 PM which arrives into South Gate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Downtown Santa Monica Station and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 18m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 18m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 18m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 21m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 21m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 21m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 26m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 21m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 15m • 1 change

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica Pier to South Gate? 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 Pier to South Gate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and South Gate, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line via Downtown Santa Monica Station and Pico Station in around 1h 19m.

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