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How to get fromCal State LA Station to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB 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 18m
    $10–12

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to 5th / Flowerbus bus 487/489
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    1h 50m
    $3

  3. Drive 25.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monicacar car 25.3 mi
    27 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monicataxi taxi 25.3 mi
    27 min
    $85–110

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J 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 22m
    $4

  6. Line 707 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Cal State LA W to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 22m
    $4–8

Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cal State LA Station to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cal State LA Station to Wilshire / Lincoln via Cal State LA Busway Station and 5th / Flower in around 1h 50m.

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