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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Gabriel/Valleyby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to San Gabriel/Valley by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 76 bus

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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 bus from 1st / Central to Valley / San Gabrielbus bus 76
    1h 53m
    $3–4

  2. Tram, bus

    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 Del Mar / Bencampbus bus 487/489
    2h 6m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 25.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Gabriel/Valleycar car 25.6 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to San Gabriel/Valleytaxi taxi 25.6 mi
    29 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 33 bus, line 76 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez to Valley / San Gabrielbus bus 76
    2h 28m
    $3

  6. Line 4 bus, line 76 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Valley / San Gabrielbus bus 76 / ...
    2h 59m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to San Gabriel/Valley by tram and bus

Calendar411Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Valley / San Gabriel via Alameda / Cesar E Chavez in around 2h 28m.

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