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How to get fromSanta Monica to Trestles Beachby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Trestles Beach by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    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 train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 29m
    $53–76

  2. Tram, line 46 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 46 / ...
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Avd Del Presidente-Avd De Las Palmerasbus bus 1
    5h 42m
    $6

  3. Drive  75.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Trestles Beachcar car 75.9 mi
    1h 24m
    $13–19

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Avd Del Presidente-Avd De Las Palmerasbus bus 1
    6h 43m
    $6–7

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Avd Del Presidente-Avd De Las Palmerasbus bus 1
    6h 54m
    $6–7

Santa Monica to Trestles Beach by tram and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Avd Del Presidente-Avd De Las Palmeras via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 6h 43m.

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