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How to get fromSanta Monica to Walnutby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Walnut by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus, line 194 bus via Figueroa / Pico

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus bus 194
    2h 28m
    $4–14

  2. Drive 39.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Walnutcar car 39.3 mi
    43 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Walnuttaxi taxi 39.3 mi
    43 min
    $140–170

  4. Tram, bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Central to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus bus 194
    3h 19m
    $4–10

  5. Line 4 bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus bus 194
    3h 31m
    $4–10

  6. Line 4 bus, bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / 5th to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus bus 194
    4h 26m
    $4–10

Santa Monica to Walnut by tram and bus

Calendar327Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 3h 31m.

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