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How to get fromLAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center 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 Pico Wb & Lincoln Fsbus bus 3
    44 min
    $1

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center 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
    58 min
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monicataxi taxi 8.6 mi
    13 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 8.6 mi

    1. Drive from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monicacar car 8.6 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar609Weekly Buses
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between LAX/Metro Transit Center, 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 LAX/Metro Transit Center to Downtown Santa Monica Station via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 58 min.

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