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How to get fromSanta Monica to California State University, Long Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, line 46 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to Beach Dr & W Campus Nbus bus 46 / ...
    2h 27m
    $4

  2. 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 Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    3h 38m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 31.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beachcar car 31.2 mi
    39 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beachtaxi taxi 31.2 mi
    39 min
    $110–140

Santa Monica to California State University, Long Beach by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar669Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to California State University, Long Beach via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Long Beach / 6th, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE, and Beach Dr & W Campus N in around 3h 38m.

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