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How to get to City Hall in Santa Monica by bus, light rail or subway?

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Directions to City Hall (Santa Monica) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near City Hall

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How to get to City Hall by bus?

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Bus stations near City Hall in Santa Monica

  • Main NB & Olympic FS,2 min walk,
  • Main NB & Olympic Ns,3 min walk,
  • Ocean SB & Olympic FS,4 min walk,
  • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave,4 min walk,
  • Ocean / Colorado,4 min walk,
  • Main / Pico,5 min walk,
  • 5th / Colorado,6 min walk,
  • 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station),6 min walk,
  • 4th SB & Civic Center MB,8 min walk,

Light Rail stations near City Hall in Santa Monica

  • Downtown Santa Monica,6 min walk,

Bus lines to City Hall in Santa Monica

  • 5,Palms Station,
  • 2,Wilshire Blvd/UCLA,
  • 9,Pacific Palisades,
  • 8,Downtown SM,
  • TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS,Warner Center,
  • 134,Malibu - PCH -Trancas,
  • 33,Santa Monica,
  • 4,Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice,
  • 20,Downtown LA - 6th - Main,
  • 720,Santa Monica (Rapid),
  • 1,Venice,
  • 3,Downtown SM,
  • R3,Downtown SM Rapid,
  • 18,Marina Del Rey,
  • 7,Wilshire/Western Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to City Hall?

    The closest stations to City Hall are:

    • Main NB & Olympic FS is 133 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Main NB & Olympic Ns is 192 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Ocean SB & Olympic FS is 285 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave is 295 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ocean / Colorado is 318 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Main / Pico is 382 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 5th / Colorado is 412 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Downtown Santa Monica is 455 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station) is 488 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 4th SB & Civic Center MB is 594 yards away, 8 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near City Hall?

    These bus lines stop near City Hall: 18, 2, 3, 5, 8, R3, R7.

  • Which light rail line stops near City Hall?

    METRO E LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to City Hall in Santa Monica?

    The nearest light rail station to City Hall in Santa Monica is Downtown Santa Monica. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to City Hall in Santa Monica?

    The nearest bus stop to City Hall in Santa Monica is Main NB & Olympic FS. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to City Hall in Santa Monica?

    The METRO E LINE is the first light rail that goes to City Hall in Santa Monica. It stops nearby at 3:43 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to City Hall in Santa Monica?

    The METRO E LINE is the last light rail that goes to City Hall in Santa Monica. It stops nearby at 1:26 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to City Hall in Santa Monica?

    The 3 is the first bus that goes to City Hall in Santa Monica. It stops nearby at 4:47 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to City Hall in Santa Monica?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to City Hall in Santa Monica. It stops nearby at 11:24 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare to City Hall?

    The light rail fare to City Hall costs about $1.75.

  • How much is the subway fare to City Hall?

    The subway fare to City Hall costs about $1.75.

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Public Transit to City Hall in Santa Monica

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to City Hall? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Main NB & Olympic FS; Main NB & Olympic Ns; Ocean SB & Olympic FS; Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave; Ocean / Colorado; Main / Pico; 5th / Colorado; Downtown Santa Monica; 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station); 4th SB & Civic Center MB.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to City Hall in Santa Monica

Bus lines with stations closest to City Hall in Santa Monica

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