What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas is to tram which costs $2 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and San Dimas?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Lincoln and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Olive / 5th and El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and San Dimas?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to San Dimas station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Dimas Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Santa Monica to San Dimas?

The distance between Santa Monica and San Dimas is 49 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to San Dimas without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas without a car is to tram which takes 2h and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Santa Monica to San Dimas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to San Dimas bus from?

Santa Monica to San Dimas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Lincoln station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to San Dimas train from?

Santa Monica to San Dimas train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to San Dimas bus arrive?

Santa Monica to San Dimas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.

Where does the Santa Monica to San Dimas train arrive?

Santa Monica to San Dimas train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to San Dimas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to San Dimas is 44 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Santa Monica to San Dimas.

Where can I stay near San Dimas?

There are 335+ hotels available in San Dimas.

Santa Monica to San Dimas - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 4 bus

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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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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
2h
$2
Line 4 bus, line 492 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus 4
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus 492
3h 37m
$4–10
Drive 43.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Dimascar 43.3 mi
49 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to San Dimastaxi 43.3 mi
49 min
$140–180

Santa Monica to San Dimas by tram

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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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