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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown (Station) to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Santa Monica by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / 11thbus bus 20
    1h
    $1–2

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 2m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Santa Monicataxi taxi 15.1 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Santa Monicacar car 15.1 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    2h 3m
    $1–2

Los Angeles Downtown (Station) to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar157Weekly Buses
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown (Station), CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / 11th hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min.

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