Santa Monica Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Santa Monica Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 4.00, plus $ 1.70 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Santa Monica

Santa Monica To Santa Monica Pier	4 USD
Santa Monica To Lake Elsinore	224 USD
Santa Monica To Burbank	64 USD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Santa Monica

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Santa Monica

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4USD

Price per KM

1.7 USD

Waiting time per hour

29.2USD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Santa Monica city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 12.5 USD.

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Santa Monica taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Santa Monica?

A 5km ride in Santa Monica costs about 12.5 USD. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Santa Monica?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Santa Monica or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Santa Monica as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Santa Monica?

if you can’t find a taxi Santa Monica or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Santa Monica?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Santa Monica taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Santa Monica.

What’s the price of Taxi in Santa Monica per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Santa Monica is 4.0 USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.7 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 29.2 USD per hour.

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