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How to get fromSanta Monica to Downtown Long Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beach 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 Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 42m
    $2

  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
    2h 53m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 28.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beachcar car 28.4 mi
    36 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beachtaxi taxi 28.4 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

Santa Monica to Downtown Long Beach by tram

Calendar766Weekly Trams
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Downtown Long Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 5th Street Station via Pico Station in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Long Beach / 6th via LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 2h 53m.

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