What is the cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Marina del Rey and Santa Monica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice / Shell and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica?

The distance between Marina del Rey and Santa Monica is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica?

The bus from Venice / Shell to 5th / Santa Monica takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Marina del Rey to Santa Monica bus from?

Marina del Rey to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Shell station.

Where does the Marina del Rey to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Marina del Rey to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Marina del Rey to Santa Monica - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica by bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Venice / Shell to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
23 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Marina del Rey to Santa Monicataxi 4.4 mi
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Marina del Rey to Santa Monicawalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m

Marina del Rey to Santa Monica by bus

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23 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Venice / Shell to 5th / Santa Monica every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 23 min. Big Blue Bus also services this route hourly.

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