The average train between South Gate and Santa Monica takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from South Gate to Santa Monica. 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 hourly between South Gate and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Gate is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 7:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Gate to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from South Gate station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Pico Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
South Gate to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
South Gate to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.
The distance between South Gate and Santa Monica is 26.7 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a vehicle from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Pico Station in around 1h 19m.