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How to get fromDescanso Gardens to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Descanso Gardens to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 409 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Verdugo Blvd & 2 Fwy to Flower St & 7th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 45m
    $4–6

  2. Line 90 bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verdugo / Honolulu to Hill / 3rdbus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 49m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 26.1 mi

    1. Drive from Descanso Gardens to Santa Monicacar car 26.1 mi
    33 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Descanso Gardens to Santa Monicataxi taxi 26.1 mi
    33 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 90 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Verdugo / Honolulu to Hill / 3rdbus bus 90
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 24m
    $4

  6. Line 90 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Verdugo / Honolulu to Hill / 3rdbus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 30m
    $3–4

Descanso Gardens to Santa Monica by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Descanso Gardens to Wilshire / Lincoln via Verdugo / Honolulu, Hill / 3rd, and 5th / Hill in around 2h 49m.

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