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How to get fromSanta Monica to Old Town Pasadenaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Memorial Park Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 24m
    $2

  2. Line 20 bus, line 180 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Wilshire / Westernbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Hollywood / Argyle to Colorado / Raymondbus bus 180
    2h 34m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 24.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Old Town Pasadenacar car 24.9 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Old Town Pasadenataxi taxi 24.9 mi
    29 min
    $85–100

Santa Monica to Old Town Pasadena by tram

Calendar766Weekly Trams
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Old Town Pasadena, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Memorial Park Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Colorado / Raymond via Wilshire / Western, Western / Wilshire, Vine / Selma, and Hollywood / Argyle in around 2h 34m.

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