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How to get fromSanta Monica to Cabrillo Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Cabrillo Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Pacific / 21st Layoverbus bus Metro J Line
    1h 53m
    $3–4

  2. Drive 29.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Cabrillo Beachcar car 29.6 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Cabrillo Beachtaxi taxi 29.6 mi
    39 min
    $100–120

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Pacific / 21st Layoverbus bus Metro J Line
    2h 35m
    $3–4

  5. Tram, line 246 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 Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Pacific / 38thbus bus 246
    2h 54m
    $4–5

  6. Line 3 bus, line 5 bus, line 246 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center to El Segundo Bl & Vermont Avebus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Pacific / 38thbus bus 246
    3h 30m

Santa Monica to Cabrillo Beach by tram and bus

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Pacific / 21st Layover via Venice / Olive and Flower / Pico in around 2h 35m.

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