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How to get fromSan Dimas to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h
    $2

  2. Line 492 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus bus 492
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 6m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 43.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Dimas to Santa Monicacar car 43.1 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Dimas to Santa Monicataxi taxi 43.1 mi
    48 min
    $140–180

San Dimas to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar738Weekly Trams
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a vehicle from San Dimas Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 3h 6m.

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