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How to get fromSanta Monica to Rancho Palos Verdesby bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

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  1. Line 3 bus, bus

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    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 46m
    $3–5

  2. Drive 24.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Rancho Palos Verdescar car 24.9 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Rancho Palos Verdestaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    39 min
    $85–100

  4. Line 3 bus, line 8 bus, line 344 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
    3. Take the bus from Hawthorne / Carson to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    3h 7m
    $3–5

  5. Tram, line 344 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Vermont Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    3h 16m
    $4–5

Santa Monica to Rancho Palos Verdes by bus

Calendar159Weekly Buses
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Palos Verdes / Barkentine via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne, and Hawthorne / Pacific Coast Highway in around 2h 46m.

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