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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Dimas to Santa Monica Pier 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 5m
    $2

  2. Tram, line 33 bus

    1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 59m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 43.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Dimas to Santa Monica Piercar car 43.3 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Dimas to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    48 min
    $140–180

  5. 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 Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 16m
    $4–10

San Dimas to Santa Monica Pier by tram and foot

Calendar738Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Dimas Station to Santa Monica Pier via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave W to Santa Monica Pier via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 16m.

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