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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenadeby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade 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 & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    1h 6m
    $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 13m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenadetaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    14 min
    $35–50

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenaderideshare rideshare 9.3 mi
    14 min
    $75–100

  5. Drive 9.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenadecar car 9.3 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Santa Monica / 3rd St Promenade via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 13m.

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