Rome2Rio

How to get fromSanta Monica to Palos Verdes Estatesby tram, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Palos Verdes Estates

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes Estates by tram, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Hawthorne Blvd & Granvia Altamirabus bus 448
    2h 34m
    $4–6

  2. Line 3 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthornebus bus 232
    2h 34m
    $3–5

  3. Drive 21 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes Estatescar car 21 mi
    36 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes Estatestaxi taxi 21 mi
    36 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 3 bus, line 8 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Station to Hawthorne Bl at Carson Stbus bus 8
    2h 55m
    $3–5

Santa Monica to Palos Verdes Estates by tram and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Palos Verdes Estates.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Hawthorne / Granvia Altamira via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne, and Hawthorne / Pacific Coast Highway in around 2h 34m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.