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How to get fromCalifornia State University, Long Beach to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 41 bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Beach Dr & W Campus N to Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd NWbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 20m
    $3

  2. Line 460 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 5m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 31.5 mi

    1. Drive from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Monicacar car 31.5 mi
    40 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from California State University, Long Beach to Santa Monicataxi taxi 31.5 mi
    40 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim / Long Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    3h 40m
    $3–4

California State University, Long Beach to Santa Monica by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar320Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California State University, Long Beach to Wilshire / Lincoln via Cal State Long Beach, Norwalk Station, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 3h 5m.

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