There are 4 ways to get from Watts to Santa Monica by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station to Pico Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 17m$2Line 117 bus, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from 103rd / Graham to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 117
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
1h 48m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watts to Santa Monicataxi 17.1 mi
28 min$55–70Drive 17.1 mi
- Drive from Watts to Santa Monicacar 17.1 mi
28 min$4–5
Watts to Santa Monica by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watts to Santa Monica is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Watts to Santa Monica is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Watts to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from 103rd / Graham and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Watts station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Pico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Watts and Santa Monica is 22 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watts to Santa Monica without a car is to tram which takes 1h 17m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Watts to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Watts to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 103rd / Graham station.
Watts to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station.
Watts to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Watts, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Pico Station in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 103rd / Graham to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 103rd / Graham to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Watts to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pico Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watts to Santa Monica is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Watts to Santa Monica.
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