What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to California?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to California is to tram which costs $2 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to California?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to California is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Main / 1st. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station station and arriving at Historic Broadway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Santa Monica to California?

The distance between Santa Monica and California is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to California without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to California without a car is to tram which takes 49 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to California?

The tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Station takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to California bus from?

Santa Monica to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to California train from?

Santa Monica to California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to California bus arrive?

Santa Monica to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Main / 1st station.

Where does the Santa Monica to California train arrive?

Santa Monica to California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Historic Broadway Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to California is 16 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Santa Monica to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3417+ hotels available in California.

Santa Monica to California - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to California by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram Metro E Line
49 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / 1stbus 33
1h 27m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Los Angelestaxi 15.7 mi
18 min
$50–65
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Los Angelescar 15.7 mi
18 min
$3–5

Santa Monica to California by tram

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / 1st every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Big Blue Bus also services this route twice daily.

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