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How to get fromSanta Monica to LA Zooby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 20 bus, line 93 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Wilshire / Alvaradobus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Westlake / Macarthur Park Station to Pacific / Coloradobus bus 93
    2h 46m
    $3–4

  2. Tram, line 94 bus

    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 bus from Hill / 3rd to San Fernando / Californiabus bus 94
    3h 1m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to LA Zootaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    33 min
    $75–90

  4. Drive 18.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to LA Zoocar car 18.6 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 4 bus, line 94 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Hill / 5th to San Fernando / Californiabus bus 94
    3h 52m
    $3

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  • Distance: 26.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to LA Zoo via Wilshire / Alvarado, Westlake / Macarthur Park Station, and Pacific / Colorado in around 2h 46m.

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