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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to El Monte by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram, bus via Figueroa / Pico

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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 El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    1h 19m
    $3–8

  2. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Central to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    2h 10m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 32.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to El Montecar car 32.4 mi
    35 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to El Montetaxi taxi 32.4 mi
    35 min
    $110–130

  5. Tram, train

    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 El Montetrain train SB Line
    2h 19m
    $10–13

  6. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2h 21m
    $3–4

  7. Line 4 bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Mildredbus bus 70
    3h 13m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to El Monte by tram and bus

Calendar762Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and El Monte, 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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