What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Patsaouras Transit Plaza and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

The tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach bus from?

Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach train from?

Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica State Beach?

There are 2819+ hotels available in Santa Monica State Beach.

Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach

Q: How far is it from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach?

The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Monica State Beach is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach without a car is to tram which takes 1h 31m and costs $2.

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 31m
$2
Line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
2h 9m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beachtaxi 17.7 mi
20 min
$60–75
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beachcar 17.7 mi
20 min
$4–5

Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and foot

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Distance: 18.9 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Santa Monica State Beach, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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