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How to get fromSanta Monica to Lawndaleby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lawndale by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to Redondo Beach Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    1h 7m
    $4

  2. Line 3 bus, line 40 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Inglewood Transit Center to Hawthorne / Manhattan Beachbus bus 40
    1h 48m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Lawndaletaxi taxi 14.1 mi
    20 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive  14.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lawndalecar car 14.1 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Lawndale by tram

Calendar608Weekly Trams
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lawndale, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Redondo Beach Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station and Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Hawthorne / Manhattan Beach via LAX / Metro Transit Center and Inglewood Transit Center in around 1h 48m.

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