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How to get fromAlhambra to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Santa Monica by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 36m
    $3

  2. Line 78 bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Venice / Hill to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 37m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 24.4 mi

    1. Drive from Alhambra to Santa Monicacar car 24.4 mi
    27 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alhambra to Santa Monicataxi taxi 24.4 mi
    27 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 78 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 78
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 38m
    $6

  6. Line 78 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 11m
    $3–4

Alhambra to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar593Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Ave & Glenarm St to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd, Del Mar Station, and Pico Station in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main / Garfield to 5th / Santa Monica via Grand / Venice and Venice / Hill in around 2h 37m.

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