The average train between South Pasadena and Santa Monica takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from South Pasadena 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 Pasadena and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 11:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Pasadena is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena station and arriving at Santa Monica station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
South Pasadena to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
South Pasadena to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.
The distance between South Pasadena and Santa Monica is 33.2 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a vehicle from South Pasadena Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 1h 19m.