Santa Monica to Long Beach Trains

Santa Monica to Long Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and Long Beach takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Santa Monica to 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.

1h 46m
Duration: 35 mi
Distance: $2
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Tram

best

Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram Metro E Line
Take the tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line

1h 44m

Santa Monica to Long Beach train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Santa Monica and 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 Long Beach at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:36 PM → 1:00 AM
Arrives next day
2h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:33 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:33 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:38 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 6:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 7:13 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:38 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 6:58 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 7:13 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:37 AM → 6:33 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 6:48 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Santa Monica to Long Beach trains

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