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How to get fromCalifornia State University, Los Angeles to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from California State University, Los Angeles to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    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 23m
    $4

  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 21 mi

    1. Drive from California State University, Los Angeles to Santa Monicacar car 21 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from California State University, Los Angeles to Santa Monicataxi taxi 21 mi
    25 min
    $70–85

  5. 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 23m
    $4–8

  6. Train, tram

    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 28m
    $10–12

California State University, Los Angeles to Santa Monica by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between California State University, Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

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

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