How to get from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica by subway?

Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica - Subway Schedule

The A LINE subway from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 1 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica by subway

To get from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the A LINE subway from Union Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Union Station - Metro Gold Line may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

61min$1.75
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station - Metro Gold Line
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica

The distance between Union Station - Metro Gold Line, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 16.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica

To check the subway schedule from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station - Metro Gold Line) and destination (Santa Monica), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Station - Metro Gold Line and Santa Monica?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown to 17th St / SMC station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica by subway?

    The total travel time between Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Station - Metro Gold Line to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Station - Metro Gold Line and Santa Monica?

    Get off the subway at the 17th St / SMC station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica?

    The last bus from Union Station - Metro Gold Line in Downtown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles is the Downtown LA - Santa Monica line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Broadway stop at 3:39 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Union Station - Metro Gold Line to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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