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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bolsa Chica State Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Bolsa Chica State Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 2m
    $42–57

  2. Drive 38 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Bolsa Chica State Beachcar car 38 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    3h 14m
    $42–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Bolsa Chica State Beachtaxi taxi 38 mi
    48 min
    $130–170

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  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Bolsa Chica State Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Bolsa Chica State Beach via Pico Station and 5th Street Station in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Bolsa Chica State Beach via LAX / Metro Transit Center and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 14m.

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