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How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Monica Bayby bus, unknown, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Bay by bus, unknown, or tram

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Union Station
    2. Walk from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Santa Monica Bayunknown unknown
    41 min

  2. Tram, travel

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Walk from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Santa Monica Bayunknown unknown
    1h

  3. Line 33 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Spring / 1st to Main / Grandbus bus 33
    2. Walk from Main / Grand to Santa Monica Bayunknown unknown
    1h 38m

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  • Distance: 17.9 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Bay. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal then travel to Santa Monica Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to Santa Monica Bay via Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h.

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