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How to get fromSanta Monica to L.A. Liveby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to L.A. Live by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    50 min
    $2

  2. Line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixelbus bus 20
    1h 16m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to L.A. Livetaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    16 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 14.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to L.A. Livecar car 14.3 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

Santa Monica to L.A. Live by tram and foot

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.9 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and L.A. Live, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixel hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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