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How to get fromSanta Monica to Actonby bus, taxi, tram, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Actontaxi taxi
    2h 39m
    $97–123

  2. Drive 49.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Actoncar car 49.4 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

  3. Tram, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Vincent Grade / Actontrain train AV Line
    3h 57m
    $32–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Actontaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    57 min
    $160–200

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Vincent Grade / Actontrain train AV Line
    4h 39m
    $30–38

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Acton. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, walk to Westwood / Lindbrook, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, then take the taxi to Acton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Acton via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, and Vincent Grade / Acton in around 3h 57m.

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