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

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

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  1. Tram, 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 Flower / 5th to Ramona / Mainbus bus 487/489
    2h 13m
    $3–4

  2. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Ramona / Mainbus bus 487/489
    2h 34m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  25.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Gabrielcar car 25.5 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to San Gabrieltaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    30 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 4 bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Las Tunas / Santa Anitabus bus 78 / ...
    2h 57m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to San Gabriel by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to San Gabriel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Ramona / Main via 6th / Main and Olive / 5th in around 2h 34m.

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