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How to get fromSanta Monica to La Puenteby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, bus, line 194 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 Lower Level to Central Ave and 2nd Stbus bus 194
    2h 10m
    $4–14

  2. Tram, line 194 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Maravilla Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd to Central Ave and 2nd Stbus bus 194
    2h 57m
    $27–53

  3. Drive 33.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to La Puentecar car 33.7 mi
    38 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to La Puentetaxi taxi 33.7 mi
    38 min
    $120–150

  5. Tram, bus, line 194 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 Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Central Ave and 2nd Stbus bus 194
    3h 1m
    $4–10

  6. Line 4 bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Central Ave and 2nd Stbus bus 194
    3h 13m
    $4–10

  7. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    4h 8m
    $4–10

Santa Monica to La Puente by tram and bus

Calendar310Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Central Ave and 2nd St via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 3h 13m.

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