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How to get fromSanta Monica to Santa Anita Parkby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santa Anita Park 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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Arcadia Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 22m
    $3–4

  2. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    3h 18m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 31.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Anita Parkcar car 31.7 mi
    37 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Santa Anita Parktaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  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 Live Oak / McCullochbus bus 78
    3h 40m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Santa Anita Park by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar152Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Santa Anita Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Santa Anita Park, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Santa Anita Park via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Arcadia Station, Arcadia Station, and Santa Anita / Wistaria in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5th every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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