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How to get fromPacific Palisades to Long Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Long Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 8m
    $3

  2. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    3h 22m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 32.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to Long Beachcar car 32.7 mi
    43 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Palisades to Long Beachtaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    43 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave to LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16bus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    3h 49m
    $4–5

Pacific Palisades to Long Beach by bus and tram

Calendar156Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Pacific Palisades, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Swarthmore Fs to 1st Street Station via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and Pico Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to Downtown Long Beach Station via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 3h 22m.

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