There are 5 ways to get from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 8m$12–15Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Hope St and 9th St Wbus 699
- Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
3h 5m$3–8Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 36m$4–8Drive 49.3 mi
- Drive from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monicacar 49.3 mi
52 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monicataxi 49.3 mi
52 min$160–200
Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica is to bus and tram which costs $3 - $8 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Montclair Transit Center and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via 5th / Flower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Montclair and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Montclair Transit Center and Santa Monica is 51 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 8m and costs $12 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Montclair station.
Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Hope St and 9th St W station.
What companies run services between Montclair Transit Center, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Montclair Transit Center to Wilshire / Lincoln via Hope St and 9th St W and 5th / Flower in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Hope St and 9th St W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
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More Questions & Answers
Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica is 50 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Montclair Transit Center to Santa Monica.
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