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How to get fromSanta Monica to California State University, Los Angelesby tram, bus, car, taxi, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to California State University, Los Angeles by tram, bus, car, taxi, subway, or train

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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 17m
    $3–8

  2. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2h 20m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 21.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to California State University, Los Angelescar car 21.1 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to California State University, Los Angelestaxi taxi 21.1 mi
    25 min
    $70–90

  5. Tram, subway, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Cal State LAtrain train
    2h 13m
    $10–13

Santa Monica to California State University, Los Angeles by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 23.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and California State University, Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5th every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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