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How to get fromExpo/Western Station to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Expo/Western Station to Santa Monica by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Expo / Western Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    30 min
    $2

  2. Line 207 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Western / Exposition to Western / Wilshirebus bus 207
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Western to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    1h 34m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Expo/Western Station to Santa Monicataxi taxi 11.1 mi
    16 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 11.1 mi

    1. Drive from Expo/Western Station to Santa Monicacar car 11.1 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

Expo/Western Station to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar804Weekly Trams
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.2 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Expo/Western Station, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Expo / Western Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Western / Exposition to Wilshire / Lincoln via Wilshire / Western in around 1h 34m.

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