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How to get fromPalms to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palms to Santa Monica by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palms Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    15 min
    $2
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venice / Motor to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    36 min
    $1–2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palms to Santa Monicataxi taxi 5.9 mi
    7 min
    $22–27
  4. Drive 5.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palms to Santa Monicacar car 5.9 mi
    7 min
    $2

Palms to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar800Weekly Trams
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palms, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Palms Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Venice / Motor to 5th / Santa Monica every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 36 min. Big Blue Bus also services this route hourly.

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