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How to get fromLittle Tokyo/Arts District Station to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Little Tokyo/Arts District 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
    52 min
    $2

  2. Line 720 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / San Pedro to Wilshire / 14thbus bus 720
    1h 38m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to Santa Monicataxi taxi 15.9 mi
    18 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 15.9 mi

    1. Drive from Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to Santa Monicacar car 15.9 mi
    18 min
    $3–5

Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar804Weekly Trams
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Little Tokyo/Arts District 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, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / San Pedro to Wilshire / 14th every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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