The average train between South Los Angeles and Santa Monica takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from South Los Angeles 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 every 15 minutes between South Los Angeles and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from South Los Angeles is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Aviation / Century Station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 31m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes


1h 21m • 2 changes


1h 18m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from South Los Angeles to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from South Los Angeles station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Aviation / Century Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
South Los Angeles to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Freeway Station.
South Los Angeles to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.
The distance between South Los Angeles and Santa Monica is 22.2 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a vehicle from Harbor Freeway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Aviation / Century Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 16m.