The average train between Santa Monica and Downtown Long Beach takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beach. 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 Santa Monica and Downtown Long Beach. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Downtown Long Beach at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Downtown Long Beach station via Pico Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th Street Station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Downtown Long Beach is 38.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 5th Street Station via Pico Station in around 1h 42m.