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

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

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Atlantic Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Beverly/Woods to Beverly / Norwalkbus bus 40 Beverly Blvd
    1h 59m
    $3–4

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Hil/Venice to Philadelphia/Painterbus bus 50 Washington Blvd
    3h 24m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  29.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Whittiercar car 29.1 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Whittiertaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 12thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Hill/12th St to Philadelphia/Painterbus bus 50 Washington Blvd
    4h 6m
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Whittier by tram and bus

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Philadelphia/Painter via Venice / Olive and Hil/Venice in around 3h 24m.

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