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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica State Beachby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 10m
    $2

  2. Line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / 6thbus bus 20
    1h 17m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica State Beachtaxi taxi 16.3 mi
    18 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica State Beachcar car 16.3 mi
    18 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Main to 4th / Arizonabus bus 20 / ...
    1h 45m
    $1–2

Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and foot

Calendar157Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Santa Monica State Beach, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / 6th hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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