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How to get fromPalos Verdes Peninsula to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Indian Peak Rd to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus bus 448
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 39m
    $5–6

  2. Bus, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    2h 20m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 22.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Santa Monicacar car 22.5 mi
    38 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Santa Monicataxi taxi 22.5 mi
    38 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 109 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Palos Verdes Blvd / Via Valencia to LAX Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    3h 9m
    $4

Palos Verdes Peninsula to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hawthorne / Indian Valley to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 2h 20m.

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