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

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There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Santa Monica by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 37m
    $2

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 34m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 30.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arcadia to Santa Monicacar car 30.1 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arcadia to Santa Monicataxi taxi 30.1 mi
    39 min
    $100–120

Arcadia to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar780Weekly Trams
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Arcadia Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Huntington to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 2h 34m.

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