There are 4 ways to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Allen Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro A Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 49m$3–4Line 267 bus, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Del Mar / Chester to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 267
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus
- Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
2h 53m$4–5Drive 25.9 mi
- Drive from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monicacar 25.9 mi
33 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monicataxi 25.9 mi
33 min$85–110
Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica is to tram which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Del Mar / Chester and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station - Upper Level and 5th / Flower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Beckman Institute at Caltech station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Allen Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Beckman Institute at Caltech and Santa Monica is 32 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica without a car is to tram which takes 1h 49m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Del Mar / Chester station.
Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Allen Station.
Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Lower Level.
What companies run services between Beckman Institute at Caltech, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Del Mar Blvd & Chester Ave, Allen Ave & Corson St, Allen Station, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Wilshire / Lincoln via Del Mar / Chester, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Allen Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Del Mar / Chester to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Beckman Institute at Caltech to Santa Monica.
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