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How to get fromLAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff 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 Westchester Wb & Sepulveda Ns to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    1h 12m
    $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
    1h 14m
    $4–6

  3. Line 3 bus via Manchester Wb & Georgetown Ns

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Wb & Georgetown Ns to Pico Wb & Lincoln Fsbus bus 3
    1h 24m
    $1

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff to Santa Monicataxi taxi 9 mi
    13 min
    $35–45

  5. Drive 9 mi

    1. Drive from LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff to Santa Monicacar car 9 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

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  • Distance: 9.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Westchester Wb & Sepulveda Ns to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff to Downtown Santa Monica Station via LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 14m.

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