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

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    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 19m
    $3–4

  2. Line 3 bus, line 232 bus

    cheapest
    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 / Avalonbus bus 232
    2h 32m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 24.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Wilmingtoncar car 24.4 mi
    33 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Wilmingtontaxi taxi 24.4 mi
    33 min
    $80–100

  5. Tram, line 550 bus, line 246 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Vermont Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Exposition / Vermont to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 550
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Anaheim / Avalonbus bus 246
    2h 33m
    $4–5

Santa Monica to Wilmington by tram and bus

Calendar282Weekly Services
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Anaheim / Avalon via Pico Station, Anaheim Street Station, and Anaheim / Long Beach in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Anaheim / Avalon via LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 2h 32m.

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