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How to get fromSanta Monica to Rowland Heightsby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 493 bus

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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 bus from Figueroa St and 5th St E to Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd Ebus bus 493
    2h 56m
    $3–8

  2. Drive 37 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Rowland Heightscar car 37 mi
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Rowland Heightstaxi taxi 37 mi
    40 min
    $130–160

  4. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixelbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St and 9th St E to Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd Ebus bus 493
    3h 20m
    $3–8

  5. Tram, bus, line 178 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Central to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Colima Rd and Batson Ave Ebus bus 178
    3h 58m
    $4–10

  6. Line 4 bus, bus, line 178 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Colima Rd and Batson Ave Ebus bus 178
    5h 5m
    $4–10

Santa Monica to Rowland Heights by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd E via 6th / Bixel and Figueroa St and 9th St E in around 3h 20m.

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