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How to get fromHawthorne to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hawthorne to Santa Monica by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus

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    1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    50 min
    $1

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from El Segundo 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 1m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hawthorne to Santa Monicataxi taxi 13 mi
    17 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 13 mi

    1. Drive from Hawthorne to Santa Monicacar car 13 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 5 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Segundo Bl & Hawthorne Bl to LAX Transit Centerbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    1h 14m

Hawthorne to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar609Weekly Buses
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.6 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Hawthorne, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Segundo Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 1m.

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