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How to get fromLa Puente to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from La Puente to Santa Monica by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Atlantic Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 23m
    $55–65

  2. Line 194 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 51m
    $4–10

  3. Line 194 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 11m
    $5–10

  4. Drive 34 mi

    1. Drive from La Puente to Santa Monicacar car 34 mi
    37 min
    $7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Puente to Santa Monicataxi taxi 34 mi
    37 min
    $120–150

  6. Line 194 bus, line 707 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 18m
    $5–14

La Puente to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between La Puente, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Atlantic Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 2h 51m.

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