How to get from Culver City to Santa Monica by light rail?

From Culver City to Santa Monica by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles: take the E LINE light rail from Culver City station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

20min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Culver City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Culver City
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Culver City to Santa Monica by bus

To get from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 17 bus from Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (Culver City Station) station to Sawtelle Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station. Next, take the 1 bus from Santa Monica WB & Sawtelle Ns station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.20.

41min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (Culver City Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (Culver City Station)
    ID ROBVENNN
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    VA Medical Center & UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sawtelle Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2004
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & Sawtelle Ns
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Culver City to Santa Monica

The distance between Culver City, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 5.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Culver City to Santa Monica by 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 Culver City

Culver City is located at Culver City, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Venice Blvd & Robertson Blvd.

Bus stations close to Culver City:

  • Venice Blvd & Robertson Blvd
  • Culver City Station
  • Venice / Robertson

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 Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns
  • 14th SB & Broadway Ns
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns

Related Routes

From Culver City to Santa Monica by bus

To get from Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 17 bus from Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (Culver City Station) station to Sawtelle Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd station. Next, take the 1 bus from Santa Monica WB & Sawtelle Ns station to Santa Monica WB & 17th FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.20.

41min$2.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Bus - 11
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (Culver City Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robertson Blvd & Venice Blvd (Culver City Station)
    ID ROBVENNN
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    VA Medical Center & UCLA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sawtelle Blvd & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 2004
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & Sawtelle Ns
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica WB & 17th FS
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Culver City and Santa Monica?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Culver City in Culver City to Santa Monica in Los Angeles in 20 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Culver City to Santa Monica?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Santa Monica Sta. station near Culver City in Culver City to 17th St / SMC station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Culver City to Santa Monica by light rail?

    The total travel time between Culver City in Culver City and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by light rail is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Culver City to get to Santa Monica?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Dwtn Santa Monica Sta. station near Culver City in Culver City.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Culver City and Santa Monica?

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

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

    The ride from Culver City to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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