What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Terminal Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Terminal Island station. However, there are services departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Downtown Long Beach Station via LAX / Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Terminal Island?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Terminal Island station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Pico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Terminal Island?

The distance between Santa Monica and Terminal Island is 35 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island without a car is to tram which takes 1h 45m and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Terminal Island bus from?

Santa Monica to Terminal Island bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Terminal Island train from?

Santa Monica to Terminal Island train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Terminal Island bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Terminal Island bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at LAX/Metro Transit Center station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Terminal Island train arrive?

Santa Monica to Terminal Island train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Pico Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Terminal Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Terminal Island is 29 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Santa Monica to Terminal Island.

Where can I stay near Terminal Island?

There are 782+ hotels available in Terminal Island.

Santa Monica to Terminal Island - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 3 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island 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
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico StationMetro E Line
2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 1st Street StationMetro A Line
1h 45m
$2
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center3
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Station232
2h 52m
$2–3
Drive 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Long Beach29.1 mi
38 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Long Beach29.1 mi
38 min
$130–160

Santa Monica to Terminal Island by tram

764Weekly Trams

1h 45mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.9 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 1st Street Station via Pico Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Downtown Long Beach Station via LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 2h 52m.

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