What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Skid Row?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Skid Row is to tram which costs $2 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Skid Row?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Skid Row is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Skid Row?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wilshire / 11th and arriving at 6th / Main. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Skid Row?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station station and arriving at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Skid Row?

The distance between Santa Monica and Skid Row is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Skid Row without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Skid Row without a car is to tram which takes 50 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Skid Row?

The tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Skid Row bus from?

Santa Monica to Skid Row bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / 11th station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Skid Row train from?

Santa Monica to Skid Row train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Skid Row bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Skid Row bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Main station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Skid Row train arrive?

Santa Monica to Skid Row train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Skid Row?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Skid Row is 16 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Santa Monica to Skid Row.

Where can I stay near Skid Row?

There are 3272+ hotels available in Skid Row.

Santa Monica to Skid Row - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
50 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 11th to 6th / Mainbus 20
1h 5m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Skid Rowtaxi 15.6 mi
17 min
$50–65
Drive 15.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Skid Rowcar 15.6 mi
17 min
$3–5

Santa Monica to Skid Row by tram

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / 11th to 6th / Main hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Big Blue Bus also services this route twice daily.

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