What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood is to line 3 bus which costs $1 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Inglewood?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at LAX/Metro Transit Center. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Inglewood?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Inglewood station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Downtown Inglewood Station via Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

The distance between Santa Monica and Inglewood is 9 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Inglewood without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood without a car is to line 3 bus which takes 43 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

The line 3 bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Inglewood bus from?

Santa Monica to Inglewood bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Inglewood train from?

Santa Monica to Inglewood train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Inglewood bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Inglewood bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at LAX/Metro Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Inglewood train arrive?

Santa Monica to Inglewood train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Inglewood is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Santa Monica to Inglewood.

Where can I stay near Inglewood?

There are 2936+ hotels available in Inglewood.

Santa Monica to Inglewood - 4 ways to travel via line 3 bus, tram, taxi

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

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Line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus 3
43 min
$1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to Downtown Inglewood Stationtram Metro K Line
48 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Inglewoodtaxi 10 mi
14 min
$35–45
Drive 10 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Inglewoodcar 10 mi
14 min
$2–3

Santa Monica to Inglewood by bus

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Inglewood, 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 Downtown Inglewood Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station and Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station in around 48 min.

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