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How to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood by bus and light rail?

From Santa Monica to Inglewood by bus and light rail

To get from Santa Monica to Inglewood in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from 17th St / SMC station to Expo / LA Brea station. Next, take the 212 bus from LA Brea / Exposition station to Manchester / Market station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

63min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 212212
Walk to Inglewood
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
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
    ID 80130S
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LA Brea / Exposition
    ID 630
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 212212
    Wait for bus
    212
    Hawthorne - Lennox Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester / Market
    ID 1563
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inglewood
    Walk to
    Inglewood
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Santa Monica to Inglewood by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Inglewood in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station to 4th SB & Civic Center MB station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 111 bus from LAX City Bus Center station to Inglewood Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.70.

69min$2.70
Bus - 11
Bus - 33
Bus - 111111
Leaves from Santa Monica WB & 17th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th SB & Civic Center MB
    ID 004CVCSM
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aviation Sta/Lax
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX City Bus Center
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LAX City Bus Center
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Florence - Garfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Inglewood Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    Inglewood Transit Center
    ID 30004
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Inglewood

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Inglewood, Los Angeles is approximately 13.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Inglewood by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles 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 Inglewood, Los Angeles

Inglewood is located at Inglewood, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fairview Heights Station.

Bus stations close to Inglewood:

  • Hillcrest / Nutwood
  • Locust / Manchester
  • Manchester / Hillcrest

From Santa Monica to Inglewood by bus

To get from Santa Monica to Inglewood in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station to 4th SB & Civic Center MB station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 111 bus from LAX City Bus Center station to Inglewood Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.70.

69min$2.70
Bus - 11
Bus - 33
Bus - 111111
Leaves from Santa Monica WB & 17th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Santa Monica
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th SB & Civic Center MB
    ID 004CVCSM
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Aviation Sta/Lax
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX City Bus Center
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LAX City Bus Center
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Florence - Garfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Inglewood Transit Center
    Ride to bus station
    Inglewood Transit Center
    ID 30004
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 212.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 3, Bus line 111.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Monica and Inglewood in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Monica to Inglewood in Los Angeles?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica to Atlantic Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Atlantic Sta. station near Inglewood in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Inglewood in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Inglewood in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Monica to get to Inglewood in Los Angeles?

    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 Inglewood in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Atlantic Sta. stop, which is closest to Inglewood in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Santa Monica to Inglewood?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Inglewood costs $1.75.

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