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How to get fromSanta Monica to Los Angeles Union Stationby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 6m
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Alameda Nb & Los Angeles Fsbus bus R10
    1h 13m
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Los Angeles Union Stationtaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    19 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Los Angeles Union Stationcar car 16.8 mi
    19 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    1h 31m
    $1–2

Santa Monica to Los Angeles Union Station by tram and foot

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Alameda Nb & Los Angeles Fs twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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