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

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

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  1. Tram, bus, line 492 bus via Figueroa / Pico

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave Ebus bus 492
    2h 6m
    $4–14

  2. 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 Baldwin Parktrain train SB Line
    2h 55m
    $12–20

  3. Drive  36 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Irwindalecar car 36 mi
    41 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Irwindaletaxi taxi 36 mi
    41 min
    $120–150

  5. Line 20 bus, line 492 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave Ebus bus 492
    2h 34m
    $4–10

  6. Tram, bus, line 492 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Central to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave Ebus bus 492
    2h 59m
    $4–10

  7. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    3h 9m
    $4–10

Santa Monica to Irwindale by tram and bus

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Arrow Hwy and Irwindale Ave E via 6th / Main, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 2h 34m.

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