What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Santa Monica / La Brea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway / Arcadia and arriving at Santa Monica / La Brea. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Santa Monica / La Brea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / Grand Park Station station and arriving at Hollywood / Highland Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Monica / La Brea is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea?

The subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Hollywood / Highland Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea bus from?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Broadway / Arcadia station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea train from?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Civic Center / Grand Park Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Santa Monica / La Brea station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea train arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hollywood / Highland Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea is 7 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica / La Brea?

There are 2692+ hotels available in Santa Monica / La Brea.

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea - 4 ways to travel via subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Hollywood / Highland Stationsubway Metro B Line
40 min
$2
Line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway / Arcadia to Santa Monica / La Breabus 4
47 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Breataxi 7.1 mi
10 min
$30–40
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Breacar 7.1 mi
10 min
$2

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / La Brea by bus

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Monica / La Brea, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Hollywood / Highland Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Broadway / Arcadia to Santa Monica / La Brea every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min.

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