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How to get fromSanta Monica to Aviation/Laxby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Aviation/Lax by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    56 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Aviation/Laxcar car 10.1 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    1h 7m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Aviation/Laxtaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

Santa Monica to Aviation/Lax by bus and tram

Calendar583Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Aviation/Lax, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Aviation / Imperial Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Aviation / Century Station in around 1h 7m.

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