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

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santa Monica Mountains by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Wilbur Rd & Thousand Oaks Blvdbus bus 422
    4h 5m
    $76–97

  2. Drive 35.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Monica Mountainscar car 35.1 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Santa Monica Mountainstaxi taxi 35.1 mi
    54 min
    $140–180

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  • Distance: 79.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Santa Monica Mountains. However, you can take the vehicle to Pico Station, walk to Figueroa St & 12th St, take the bus to Wilbur Rd & Thousand Oaks Blvd, then take the taxi to Santa Monica Mountains. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Monica to Santa Monica Mountains in around 54 min.

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