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How to get fromSanta Monica to Los Angeles Central Libraryby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Los Angeles Central Library by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    50 min
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Figueroa Nb & 5Th Nsbus bus R10
    1h 4m
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Los Angeles Central Librarytaxi taxi 15.1 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Los Angeles Central Librarycar car 15.1 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 11th to 6th / Grandbus bus 20
    1h 5m
    $1–2

  6. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    1h 55m
    $1–2

Santa Monica to Los Angeles Central Library by tram and foot

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Los Angeles Central Library, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Figueroa Nb & 5Th Ns twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h.

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