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How to get fromSanta Monica to Chinatown Stationby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Chinatown Station by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 2m
    $2

  2. Line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    1h 39m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Chinatown Stationtaxi taxi 16.7 mi
    19 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Chinatown Stationcar car 16.7 mi
    19 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Cesar E Chavez / New Highbus bus 4
    1h 52m
    $1–2

Santa Monica to Chinatown Station by tram

Calendar766Weekly Trams
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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