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How to get fromLos Alamitos to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Alamitos to Santa Monica by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Wardlow Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 42m
    $33–38

  2. Bus, line 720 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Ibex to Central / 6thbus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from Central / 6th to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 720
    4h 1m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 32.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Alamitos to Santa Monicacar car 32.1 mi
    40 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Alamitos to Santa Monicataxi taxi 32.1 mi
    40 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 104 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Spring & Claremore NW to Santa Fe & 25th NEbus bus 104
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 48m
    $5

Los Alamitos to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar169Weekly Buses
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Los Alamitos, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Los Alamitos to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Wardlow Station and Pico Station in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring & Claremore SE to Santa Monica / 4th via Civic Center / Ibex and Central / 6th in around 4h 1m.

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