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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Alhambra by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 344 bus, bus, line 78 bus
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1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus 344
2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Olive / 5thbus
3. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfieldbus 78
2h 33m
$3–4
Drive 37 mi
1. Drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Alhambracar 37 mi
49 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rancho Palos Verdes to Alhambrataxi 37 mi
49 min
$120–150

Rancho Palos Verdes to Alhambra by bus

157Weekly Buses

2h 33mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Alhambra.

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Main / Garfield via Harbor Gateway Transit Center and Olive / 5th in around 2h 33m.

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Alhambra(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Alhambra is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, approximately eight miles from the Downtown Los Angeles civic center. It was incorporated on July 11, 1903. As of the 2020 census, the population was 82,868. The city's ZIP Codes are 91801 and 91803 (plus 91802 for P.O. boxes). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Alhambra

Grizzly Flats Railroad(Opens in a new window)

The Grizzly Flats Railroad (GFRR) was a 3-foot narrow-gauge heritage railroad owned by Disney animator Ward Kimball at his home in San Gabriel, California. The railroad had 900 ft of track, and was operated from 1942 to 2006. It was the first full-size backyard railroad in the United States.

Angels Flight(Opens in a new window)

Angels Flight is a landmark and historic narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, that run in opposite directions on a shared cable. The tracks cover a distance of 298   ft over a vertical gain of 96   ft.

Two Bit Circus(Opens in a new window)

Two Bit Circus is an American amusement park and themed entertainment company, marketing itself as the world's first "micro amusement park" for its smaller scale indoor attractions. Located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Two Bit Circus opened a second location in Dallas, Texas, in 2022.

Universal Studios Hollywood(Opens in a new window)

Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA". It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios theme park resorts located across the world.

Places to stay in Alhambra

GreenTree Inn & Suites Los Angeles - Alhambra - Pasadena(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Alhambra Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Grand Inn財神客棧(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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