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How to get fromAltadena to Santa Monicaby tram, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Altadena to Santa Monica by tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park 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 45m
    $4

  2. Drive 28.5 mi

    1. Drive from Altadena to Santa Monicacar car 28.5 mi
    35 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Altadena to Santa Monicataxi taxi 28.5 mi
    35 min
    $95–120

Altadena to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar262Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mendocino to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Fair Oaks / Holly, Memorial Park Station, and Pico Station in around 1h 45m.

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