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How to get fromAlhambra to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Santa Monica Pier 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 42m
    $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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 35m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  24.5 mi

    1. Drive from Alhambra to Santa Monica Piercar car 24.5 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alhambra to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 24.5 mi
    28 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 44m
    $6

Alhambra to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar595Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Ave & Glenarm St to Santa Monica Pier via Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd, Del Mar Station, Pico Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Broadway / Ocean via Grand / Venice and Venice / Hill in around 2h 35m.

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