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

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Palms Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    17 min
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Motorbus bus 33
    32 min
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Palmstaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    7 min
    $22–27

  4. Drive  5.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Palmscar car 5.7 mi
    7 min
    $1–2

Santa Monica to Palms by tram

Calendar754Weekly Trams
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.7 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Palms Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Motor every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 32 min. Big Blue Bus also services this route hourly.

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