What is the cheapest way to get from California to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Monica is to tram which costs $2 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Monica is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Monica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th / Hill and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Monica?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Historic Broadway Station station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from California to Santa Monica?

The distance between California and Santa Monica is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

How do I travel from California to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from California to Santa Monica without a car is to tram which takes 50 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from California to Santa Monica?

The tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Monica bus from?

California to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Hill station.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Monica train from?

California to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Historic Broadway Station.

Where does the California to Santa Monica bus arrive?

California to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Wilshire / Lincoln station.

Where does the California to Santa Monica train arrive?

California to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Monica is 16 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from California to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

California to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
50 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
57 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Monicataxi 15.7 mi
17 min
$50–65
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monicacar 15.7 mi
17 min
$3–5

California to Santa Monica by tram

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincoln hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 57 min. Big Blue Bus also services this route twice daily.

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