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How to get fromEl Monte to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    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 26m
    $4

  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 6m
    $3–4

  3. Line 76 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona 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 2m
    $4

  4. Drive 28.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Santa Monicacar car 28.8 mi
    30 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Santa Monicataxi taxi 28.8 mi
    30 min
    $95–120

  6. 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 27m
    $4–8

  7. Train, tram

    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

El Monte to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar800Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Wilshire / Lincoln via Flower / 7th and 5th / Flower in around 2h 6m.

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