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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Beckman Institute at Caltechby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Beckman Institute at Caltech by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Allen Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 53m
    $3–4

  2. Line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2h 30m
    $4

  3. Drive 26.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Beckman Institute at Caltechcar car 26.2 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Beckman Institute at Caltechtaxi taxi 26.2 mi
    34 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 33 bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Del Mar / Chesterbus bus 267
    3h 16m
    $4–9

Santa Monica Pier to Beckman Institute at Caltech by foot, tram, and bus

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Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Beckman Institute at Caltech, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Beckman Institute at Caltech via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Allen Station, Allen Ave & Corson St, and Del Mar Blvd & Chester Ave in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plaza every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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