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How to get fromBoyle Heights to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Soto Station to 17th Street / SMC Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    55 min
    $2

  2. Line 18 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Whittier / Camulos to 5th / Hillbus bus 18
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    1h 48m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boyle Heights to Santa Monicataxi taxi 18.2 mi
    21 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boyle Heights to Santa Monicacar car 18.2 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

Boyle Heights to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar777Weekly Trams
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Soto Station to 17th Street / SMC Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whittier / Camulos to Wilshire / Lincoln via 5th / Hill in around 1h 48m.

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