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How to get fromDiamond Bar to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, tram

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

  2. Line 295 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Temple Ave and S Campus Dr to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus bus 295
    2. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 37m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 42.3 mi

    1. Drive from Diamond Bar to Santa Monicacar car 42.3 mi
    44 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Diamond Bar to Santa Monicataxi taxi 42.3 mi
    44 min
    $140–170

Diamond Bar to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar280Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Diamond Bar to Santa Monica. However, you can take the bus to Flower St and 12th St, walk to Pico Station, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temple Ave and S Campus Dr to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E, San Dimas Station, and Pico Station in around 2h 37m.

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