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How to get fromSanta Monica to California Institute of Technologyby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology 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 Allen Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 50m
    $3–4

  2. Line 4 bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Del Mar / Chesterbus bus 267
    3h 37m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 25.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technologycar car 25.6 mi
    32 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to California Institute of Technologytaxi taxi 25.6 mi
    32 min
    $85–110

Santa Monica to California Institute of Technology by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar451Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to California Institute of Technology via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Allen Station, Allen Ave & Corson St, and Del Mar Blvd & Chester Ave in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to California Institute of Technology via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Lower Level, and Del Mar / Chester in around 3h 37m.

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