How to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach by bus?

Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach - Bus Schedule

The METRO CONNECTOR bus from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach by bus

To get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the METRO CONNECTOR bus from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop station to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 9 bus from 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd station to Entrada Dr & Pacific Coast Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Monica State Beach on the Moovit app.

100min
Bus - METRO CONNECTORMETRO CONNECTOR
Bus - 33
Bus - 99
Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
Leaves from LAX Terminal B Lower Level Flyaway Stop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Los Angeles Airport LAX
  • 2
    Bus - METRO CONNECTORMETRO CONNECTOR
    Wait for bus
    METRO CONNECTOR
    Metro Transit Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Santa Monica Blvd
    ID 004SMBNN
    55 min
  • 6
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Pacific Palisades
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Entrada Dr & Pacific Coast Hwy
    ID ENTPCHWN
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Santa Monica State Beach
    Walk to
    Santa Monica State Beach
    415 Pacific Coast Hwy
    870 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach

The distance between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Santa Monica State Beach is approximately 14.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach

To check the bus schedule from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Los Angeles Airport LAX) and destination (Santa Monica State Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line METRO CONNECTOR, Bus line 3, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Santa Monica State Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach?

    The METRO CONNECTOR bus line goes from Lax/Metro Transit Center station near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester to 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd station near Santa Monica State Beach.

  • How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Santa Monica State Beach by bus?

    The total travel time between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Santa Monica State Beach by bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Los Angeles Airport LAX to get to Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get on the METRO CONNECTOR bus from the Lax/Metro Transit Center stop near Los Angeles Airport LAX in Westchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Los Angeles Airport LAX and Santa Monica State Beach?

    Get off the bus at the 4th St & Santa Monica Blvd stop, which is closest to Santa Monica State Beach.

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