How to get from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier by subway?

From Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier by subway

To get from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, take the A LINE subway from Chinatown Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Downtown Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Chinatown Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Santa Monica Pier on the Moovit app.

67min$1.75
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica Pier
Leaves from Chinatown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chinatown Station
    North Spring Street
  • 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
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Monica Pier
    Walk to
    Santa Monica Pier
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier

The distance between Chinatown Station and Santa Monica Pier is approximately 18.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier

To check the subway schedule from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chinatown Station) and destination (Santa Monica Pier), 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 Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Chinatown Station and Santa Monica Pier?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown to Downtown Santa Monica station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Santa Monica station near Santa Monica Pier.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier by subway?

    The total travel time between Chinatown Station and Santa Monica Pier by subway is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Chinatown Station to get to Santa Monica Pier?

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Chinatown Station and Santa Monica Pier?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Santa Monica station, which is closest to Santa Monica Pier.

  • When is the last bus from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier?

    The last bus from Chinatown Station in Chinatown to Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica is the Downtown LA - Santa Monica line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Alameda stop at 3:35 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier?

    The ride from Chinatown Station to Santa Monica Pier costs $1.75.

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