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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Fernandoby tram, subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to San Fernando by tram, subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram, subway, line 224 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Truman / Brandbus bus 224
    2h 10m
    $5–6

  2. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Truman / Maclaybus bus 761
    2h 15m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 21 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Fernandocar car 21 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to San Fernandotaxi taxi 21 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

  5. Tram, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2h 33m
    $11–14

Santa Monica to San Fernando by tram, subway, and bus

Calendar458Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Truman / Maclay via Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns and Westwood / Lindbrook in around 2h 15m.

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