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How to get fromSanta Monica to Cal State LA Stationby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station 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 Figueroa / Pico to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus bus Metro J Line
    1h 11m
    $3–8

  2. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    1h 37m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  22.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Stationcar car 22.8 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Stationtaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    25 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2h 13m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station by tram and bus

Calendar754Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Cal State LA Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Cal State LA Station, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Main hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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