What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Carson is to tram and bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Carson?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Carson is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Carson?

The distance between Santa Monica and Carson is 32 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Carson without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Carson without a car is to tram and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Carson?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Santa Monica to Carson, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Carson is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Santa Monica to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Carson.

Santa Monica to Carson - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Carson by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinesMetro E Line
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
1h 37m
$3–4
Line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Wilshire / Alvarado20
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Harbor Fwy / CarsonMetro J Line
1h 50m
$5–6
Drive 20.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Carson20.6 mi
27 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Carson20.6 mi
27 min
$85–110
Line 3 bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Center3
2. Take the bus from Vermont Ave & Green Line Station to Normandie Ave & Carson Street2
2h 16m

Santa Monica to Carson by tram and bus

273Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Harbor Fwy / Carson via Wilshire / Alvarado, Westlake / MacArthur Park Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Flower / 7th in around 1h 50m.

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