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How to get fromSanta Monica to Terminal Islandby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Terminal Island 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 Flower / Pico to Harbor Beacon Park and Ridebus bus Metro J Line
    1h 52m
    $21–26

  2. Drive  27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Terminal Islandcar car 27.5 mi
    38 min
    $5–8

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Anaheim Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 12m
    $19–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Terminal Islandtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    38 min
    $90–120

  5. Line 3 bus, line 232 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 Anaheim / Sanfordbus bus 232
    2h 39m
    $13–17

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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Terminal Island via Pico Station, Anaheim Street Station, Anaheim / Long Beach, and Anaheim / Hayes in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Terminal Island via LAX / Metro Transit Center and Anaheim / Sanford in around 2h 39m.

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