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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Dimasby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas 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 Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to San Dimas Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h
    $2

  2. Line 4 bus, line 492 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus bus 492
    3h 37m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 43.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Dimascar car 43.3 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to San Dimastaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    48 min
    $140–180

Santa Monica to San Dimas by tram

Calendar759Weekly Trams
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to San Dimas Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 3h 37m.

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