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How to get fromAviation/Lax to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aviation/Lax to Santa Monica by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Pico Wb & Lincoln Fsbus bus 3
    57 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aviation/Lax to Santa Monicacar car 10.1 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 6m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Aviation/Lax to Santa Monicataxi taxi 10.1 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

Aviation/Lax to Santa Monica by tram and bus

Calendar597Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.3 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Aviation/Lax, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Pico Wb & Lincoln Fs every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aviation / Imperial Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Aviation / Century Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 6m.

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