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

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 7m
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Nsbus bus R10
    1h 12m
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from L.A. Union Station to Santa Monicataxi taxi 16.6 mi
    19 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.6 mi

    1. Drive from L.A. Union Station to Santa Monicacar car 16.6 mi
    19 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    1h 51m
    $1–2

L.A. Union Station to Santa Monica by foot and tram

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from L.A. Union Station to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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