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How to get fromSouth Los Angeles to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Los Angeles to Santa Monica by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 550 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Vermont / Expositionbus bus 550
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Vermont Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    55 min
    $4

  2. Tram, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram Metro C Line
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    1h 13m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Los Angeles to Santa Monicataxi taxi 16 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16 mi

    1. Drive from South Los Angeles to Santa Monicacar car 16 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    1h 16m
    $4

  6. Line 120 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 120
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    1h 31m
    $3

South Los Angeles to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between South Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Harbor Freeway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Aviation / Century Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 1h 31m.

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