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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Gabriel to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ramona / Main to 5th / Flowerbus bus 487/489
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 30m
    $4

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ramona / Main to 5th / Flowerbus bus 487/489
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h
    $3

  3. Drive 25.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Gabriel to Santa Monicacar car 25.4 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Gabriel to Santa Monicataxi taxi 25.4 mi
    29 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 78 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Santa Anita to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 18m
    $3–4

San Gabriel to Santa Monica by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 30.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Ramona / Main to Wilshire / Lincoln via 5th / Flower in around 2h.

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