Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center Trains

Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and LAX/Metro Transit Center takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train 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.

56 min
Duration: 17 mi
Distance: $4
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Tram

best

Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram Metro E Line
Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram Metro K Line

59 min

Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Santa Monica and LAX/Metro Transit Center. 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 LAX/Metro Transit Center at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:37 PM → 3:34 PM
57 min • 1 change
2:53 PM → 3:47 PM
54 min • 1 change
3:09 PM → 4:00 PM
51 min • 1 change
3:17 PM → 4:13 PM
56 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:27 AM
50 min • 1 change
4:57 AM → 5:47 AM
50 min • 1 change
5:17 AM → 6:07 AM
50 min • 1 change
5:37 AM → 6:27 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:27 AM
50 min • 1 change
4:57 AM → 5:47 AM
50 min • 1 change
5:17 AM → 6:07 AM
50 min • 1 change
5:37 AM → 6:27 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:57 AM → 5:49 AM
52 min • 1 change
5:16 AM → 6:15 AM
59 min • 1 change
5:33 AM → 6:28 AM
55 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:57 AM → 5:49 AM
52 min • 1 change
5:16 AM → 6:15 AM
59 min • 1 change
5:33 AM → 6:28 AM
55 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:57 AM → 5:49 AM
52 min • 1 change
5:16 AM → 6:15 AM
59 min • 1 change
5:33 AM → 6:28 AM
55 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM
59 min • 1 change
4:57 AM → 5:49 AM
52 min • 1 change
5:16 AM → 6:15 AM
59 min • 1 change
5:33 AM → 6:28 AM
55 min • 1 change
Show more

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.

Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center trains

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Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:37 PM → 3:34 PM

2:53 PM → 3:47 PM

3:09 PM → 4:00 PM

3:17 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:27 AM

4:57 AM → 5:47 AM

5:17 AM → 6:07 AM

5:37 AM → 6:27 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:27 AM

4:57 AM → 5:47 AM

5:17 AM → 6:07 AM

5:37 AM → 6:27 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM

4:57 AM → 5:49 AM

5:16 AM → 6:15 AM

5:33 AM → 6:28 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM

4:57 AM → 5:49 AM

5:16 AM → 6:15 AM

5:33 AM → 6:28 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM

4:57 AM → 5:49 AM

5:16 AM → 6:15 AM

5:33 AM → 6:28 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:37 AM → 5:36 AM

4:57 AM → 5:49 AM

5:16 AM → 6:15 AM

5:33 AM → 6:28 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station

Tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center

Train trips from Santa Monica

Train trips to LAX/Metro Transit Center

Alternative transport options