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

From West Carson to Santa Monica by bus and light rail

To get from West Carson to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 2 bus from Normandie Ave & Carson Street station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

104min$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Normandie Ave & Carson Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Normandie Ave & Carson Street
    ID 498
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    ID 499
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Carson to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE 910/950 and E LINE

To get from West Carson to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Figueroa / 23rd station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

103min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Carson to Santa Monica

The distance between West Carson, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 27.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Carson to Santa Monica 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 West Carson

West Carson is located at West Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Normandie Ave & Carson St.

Bus stations close to West Carson:

  • Normandie Ave & Carson St
  • Normandie Ave & Carson Street
  • Carson St at Budlong Av

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 14th NB & Arizona FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th NB & Arizona FS
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • Colorado WB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Sta)

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Carson to Santa Monica by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE 910/950 and E LINE

To get from West Carson to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Carson North station to Figueroa / 23rd station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from LATTC / Ortho Institute station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

103min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Carson North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carson North
    ID 141080
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    LATTC / Ortho Institute
    ID 80123S
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Carson and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Carson to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The 2 bus line goes from Normandie Ave & Carson Street station near West Carson to Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between West Carson and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Carson to get to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Normandie Ave & Carson Street stop near West Carson in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Carson and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from West Carson to Santa Monica?

    The ride from West Carson to Santa Monica costs $0.50.