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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, 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
    1h 3m
    $1–3

  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 6m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monicataxi taxi 9 mi
    13 min
    $35–45

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Santa Monicarideshare rideshare 9 mi
    13 min
    $75–100

  5. Drive 9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monicacar car 9 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

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  • Distance: 11.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 6m.

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