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How to get fromLos Angeles to El Matador State Beachby tram, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to El Matador State Beach by tram, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the taxi from Downtown Santa Monica Station to El Matador State Beachtaxi taxi
    1h 26m
    $102–132

  2. Drive 39.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to El Matador State Beachcar car 39.9 mi
    52 min
    $8–11

  3. Tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highwaybus bus 134
    2h 29m
    $23–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to El Matador State Beachtaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    52 min
    $160–200

  5. Line 20 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highwaybus bus 134
    2h 42m
    $23–28

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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and El Matador State Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Hill to El Matador State Beach via 5th / Colorado and Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway in around 2h 42m.

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