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How to get fromRosemead to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rosemead to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 26m
    $4

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 6m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 26.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rosemead to Santa Monicacar car 26.7 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rosemead to Santa Monicataxi taxi 26.7 mi
    29 min
    $90–110

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 29m
    $11–13

  6. Line 76 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Valley / Rosemead to Alameda / 1stbus bus 76
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 49m
    $4

Rosemead to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar800Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rosemead to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Wilshire / Lincoln via Flower / 7th and 5th / Flower in around 2h 6m.

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