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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Descanso Gardensby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Descanso Gardens by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 409 bus

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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 bus from Flower St & 7th St to Verdugo Blvd & Hilldale Drbus bus 409
    2h 55m
    $4–6

  2. Line 33 bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Avenue 26 / Idell to Verdugo / Honolulubus bus 90
    3h 11m
    $4–5

  3. Tram

    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 Memorial Park Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    3h 34m
    $4–5

  4. Drive 26.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Descanso Gardenscar car 26.3 mi
    33 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Descanso Gardenstaxi taxi 26.3 mi
    33 min
    $100–130

Santa Monica Pier to Descanso Gardens by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Descanso Gardens, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Descanso Gardens via Venice / Olive, Hill / Venice, Avenue 26 / Idell, and Verdugo / Honolulu in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Descanso Gardens via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Memorial Park Station, Raymond Ave & Holly St, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Foothill at Angeles Crest Hwy in around 3h 34m.

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