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

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 24 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

24min$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
    16 min
  • 4
    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 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 24 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 Robertson / Venice.

Bus stations close to Culver City:

  • Robertson / Venice
  • Expo E Line Culver City Station
  • Washington WB & National FS

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 20th SB & Santa Monica FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 20th SB & Santa Monica FS
  • Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
  • Santa Monica / 20th

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line E LINE.

  • 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 24 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 24 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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