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How to get fromL.A. Live to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from L.A. Live to Santa Monica by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    52 min
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Sb & Olympic Fs to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Nsbus bus R10
    54 min
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from L.A. Live to Santa Monicataxi taxi 14 mi
    15 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from L.A. Live to Santa Monicacar car 14 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from 6th / Bixel to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    1h 11m
    $1–2

L.A. Live to Santa Monica by foot and tram

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.9 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between L.A. Live, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Grand Sb & Olympic Fs to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 48 min.

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