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How to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center by subway?

From Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center by subway

Take one direct subway from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center in Exposition Park: take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Santa Monica Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to California Science Center on the Moovit app.

44min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - E LINE
Walk to California Science Center
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to California Science Center
    Walk to
    California Science Center
    State Drive
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center

The distance between Santa Monica Pier, Exposition Park and California Science Center, Exposition Park is approximately 12.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exposition Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center

To check the subway schedule from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica Pier) and destination (California Science Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Santa Monica Pier and California Science Center?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to California Science Center in Exposition Park in 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to Expo Park / USC Station station near California Science Center in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center by subway?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica and California Science Center in Exposition Park by subway is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Santa Monica Pier to get to California Science Center?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Downtown Santa Monica station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Santa Monica Pier and California Science Center?

    Get off the subway at the Expo Park / USC Station station, which is closest to California Science Center in Exposition Park.

  • When is the first subway from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

    The first subway from Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to California Science Center in Exposition Park is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the Downtown Santa Monica station at 9:37 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

    The ride from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center costs $1.75.