What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos is to tram and line 46 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Los Alamitos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Lincoln and arriving at Los Alamitos-Cerritos via 6th / Los Angeles and Norwalk-226Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos?

The distance between Santa Monica and Los Alamitos is 44 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos without a car is to tram and line 46 bus which takes 2h 48m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Los Alamitos bus from?

Santa Monica to Los Alamitos bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Lincoln station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Los Alamitos bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Los Alamitos bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Main station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Los Alamitos is 32 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Santa Monica to Los Alamitos.

Where can I stay near Los Alamitos?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Los Alamitos.

Santa Monica to Los Alamitos - 5 ways to travel via tram, and line 46 bus

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

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Tram, line 46 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to 7th & Channel SEbus 46 / ...
2h 48m
$6
Line 20 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus 20
2. Take the bus from 6th / Los Angeles to 226th / Norwalkbus 62
3h 42m
$4–6
Drive 32 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Los Alamitoscar 32 mi
40 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Los Alamitostaxi 32 mi
40 min
$110–140
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus 3
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus 232
4h 1m
$6–7

Santa Monica to Los Alamitos by tram and bus

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Los Alamitos-Cerritos via 6th / Main, 6th / Los Angeles, 226th / Norwalk, and Norwalk-226Th in around 3h 42m.

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