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How to get fromSanta Monica State Beach to Los Angeles Downtownby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica State Beach to Los Angeles Downtown by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    1h 8m
    $2

  2. Line 720 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 6th to 6th / Mainbus bus 20 / ...
    1h 37m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica State Beach to Los Angeles Downtowntaxi taxi 16.3 mi
    18 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica State Beach to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 16.3 mi
    18 min
    $3–5

Santa Monica State Beach to Los Angeles Downtown by foot and bus

Calendar828Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica State Beach to Los Angeles Downtown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Monica State Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / 6th to 6th / Main every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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