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How to get fromEl Monte Station (Metrolink) to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from El Monte Station (Metrolink) to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte 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 29m
    $11–13

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 23m
    $3–4

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level 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 42m
    $4

  4. Line 76 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Valley / Santa Anita to Alameda / 1stbus bus 76
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 8m
    $4

  5. Drive 28.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte Station (Metrolink) to Santa Monicacar car 28.8 mi
    31 min
    $6–8

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte Station (Metrolink) to Santa Monicataxi taxi 28.8 mi
    31 min
    $95–120

  7. Line 707 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level 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 43m
    $4–8

El Monte Station (Metrolink) to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between El Monte Station (Metrolink), CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from El Monte Station (Metrolink) to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 2h 23m.

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