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How to get fromSanta Monica to Covinaby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Covinatrain train SB Line
    2h 36m
    $11–14

  2. Line 20 bus, line 190 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Badillo St and Citrus Avebus bus 190
    2h 55m
    $4–10

  3. Drive  38 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Covinacar car 38 mi
    41 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Covinataxi taxi 38 mi
    41 min
    $120–160

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Covinatrain train SB Line
    3h 17m
    $9–12

Santa Monica to Covina by tram, subway, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Covina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Badillo St and Citrus Ave via 6th / Main, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 2h 55m.

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