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How to get fromSan Marino to Los Angeles Downtownby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marino to Los Angeles Downtown by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    48 min
    $4

  2. Drive 11.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marino to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 11.1 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 179 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Huntington / San Marino to Huntington / Maycrestbus bus 179
    2. Take the bus from Huntington / Maycrest to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    1h 3m
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Marino to Los Angeles Downtowntaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    18 min
    $35–50

  5. Line 179 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Huntington / San Marino to Arcadia Stationbus bus 179
    2. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 7m
    $4

San Marino to Los Angeles Downtown by bus and tram

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between San Marino, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntington / San Marino to Grand / Venice via Huntington / Maycrest in around 1h 3m.

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