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How to get fromSanta Monica to Alhambraby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Alhambra 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 Del Mar Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 37m
    $3

  2. Line 33 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    2h 18m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 24.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Alhambracar car 24.6 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Alhambrataxi taxi 24.6 mi
    29 min
    $80–100

  5. Tram, line 78 bus

    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 Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    1h 44m
    $5–6

  6. Line 4 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Main / Garfieldbus bus 78
    2h 48m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Alhambra by tram and bus

Calendar571Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Del Mar Station, and Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / Garfield via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion in around 2h 18m.

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