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How to get fromSanta Monica to Seal Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Seal Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 131 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Wardlow Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Wardlow Station Bay 3 to Alamitos Bay Landing Wbus bus 131
    2h 43m
    $4

  2. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / Anaheimbus bus 232
    4h 3m
    $6–7

  3. Drive 33.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Seal Beachcar car 33.4 mi
    42 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Seal Beachtaxi taxi 33.4 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

Santa Monica to Seal Beach by tram and bus

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Electric & Main NW via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Long Beach / Anaheim, Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE, PCH & Anaheim NW, and Los Altos & PCH SE in around 4h 3m.

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