How to get from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station by light rail?

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La: take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

52min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from 17th St / SMC

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station 7th Street / Metro Center Station
    Ride to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Figueroa NB & 7th Ns (Metro Center Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $1.10.

67min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa NB & 7th Ns (Metro Center Station)
    ID 3097
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station
    Walk to
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station

The distance between Santa Monica, Downtown, La and 7th Street / Metro Center Station, Downtown, La is approximately 14.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downtown, La – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Downtown, La and the nearest public transit station is Santa Monica / 17th.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica / 17th
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

Public transit stations close to 7th Street / Metro Center Station, Downtown, La

7th Street / Metro Center Station is located at 7th Street / Metro Center Station, Downtown, La and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Hope St.

Subway stations close to 7th Street / Metro Center Station:

  • 7th Street / Metro Center Station
  • Pershing Square Station

Bus stations close to 7th Street / Metro Center Station:

  • 7th & Hope St
  • West 7th Street & South Hope Street
  • Flower St & 7th St (Southbound)

Funicular stations close to 7th Street / Metro Center Station:

  • Angels Flight Lower Station
  • Angels Flight Top Station

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Figueroa NB & 7th Ns (Metro Center Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $1.10.

67min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown LA Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa NB & 7th Ns (Metro Center Station)
    ID 3097
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station
    Walk to
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line R10.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Santa Monica in Los Angeles to 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La in 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles to Atlantic Sta. station near 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station by light rail?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica in Los Angeles and 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La by light rail is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Santa Monica and 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. station, which is closest to 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La.

  • When is the first bus from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    The first bus from Santa Monica in Los Angeles to 7th Street / Metro Center Station in Downtown, La is Dtwn LA - Westwood/Santa Monica. It leaves the Wilshire EB & 17th FS stop at 5:07 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station?

    The ride from Santa Monica to 7th Street / Metro Center Station costs $1.75.

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