How to get fromSanta Monica to West Rancho Dominguezby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to West Rancho Dominguez by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, line 550 bus
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1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Vermont Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from Exposition / Vermont to Harbor Transitway / Rosecransbus 550
1h 38m
$3–4
Tram, line 51 bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from 7th / Hope to Avalon / Redondo Beachbus 51
1h 59m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to West Rancho Domingueztaxi 18.6 mi
26 min
$60–80
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to West Rancho Dominguezcar 18.6 mi
26 min
$4–5
Line 20 bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus 20
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Avalon / Redondo Beachbus 51
2h 20m
$3–4

Santa Monica to West Rancho Dominguez by tram and bus

100Weekly Services

1h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to West Rancho Dominguez.

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Distance: 20.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and West Rancho Dominguez, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Avalon / Redondo Beach via 6th / Main and 7th / Maple in around 2h 20m.

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West Rancho Dominguez, United States(opens in a new window)

West Rancho Dominguez, formerly known as West Compton and also known as East Gardena, is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. Per the 2020 census, the population was 24,347. The community lies to the west (but is not a part) of the city of Compton. The ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 90220 & 90248.

Things to do in West Rancho Dominguez

The Pike(Opens in a new window)

The Pike was an amusement zone in Long Beach, California. The Pike was founded in 1902 along the shoreline south of Ocean Boulevard with several independent arcades, food stands, gift shops, a variety of rides and a grand bath house. It was most noted for the Cyclone Racer (1930–1968), a large wooden dual-track roller coaster, built out on pilings over the water.

Angels Flight(Opens in a new window)

Angels Flight is a landmark and historic narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, that run in opposite directions on a shared cable. The tracks cover a distance of 298   ft over a vertical gain of 96   ft.

Two Bit Circus(Opens in a new window)

Two Bit Circus is an American amusement park and themed entertainment company, marketing itself as the world's first "micro amusement park" for its smaller scale indoor attractions. Located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Two Bit Circus opened a second location in Dallas, Texas, in 2022.

Beverly Park (amusement park)(Opens in a new window)

Beverly Park was an amusement park located in Los Angeles, California, at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega. Owned and operated by David Bradley from 1943 to 1974, it was considered an important source of attractions for children during the 1950s. It was also an important source of inspiration for Walt Disney who, following Bradley's example, later founded Disneyland.

Places to stay in West Rancho Dominguez

Hampton Inn Los Angeles/Carson(Opens in a new window)

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New Gardena Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Best Western Plus Gardena-Los Angeles Inn & Suites(Opens in a new window)

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