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How to get fromSanta Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Centerby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus

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

  2. 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 LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram Metro K Line
    59 min
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Centertaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Centercar car 8.7 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 3 bus via Arbor Vitae EB & Bellanca NS

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Arbor Vitae EB & Bellanca NSbus bus 3
    48 min
    $1

Santa Monica to LAX/Metro Transit Center by bus

Calendar607Weekly Buses
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.4 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, 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 LAX/Metro Transit Center via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 59 min.

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