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How to get fromSkid Row to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skid Row to Santa Monica by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    52 min
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Main to Wilshire / 11thbus bus 20
    58 min
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skid Row to Santa Monicataxi taxi 15.4 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15.4 mi

    1. Drive from Skid Row to Santa Monicacar car 15.4 mi
    17 min
    $3–5

Skid Row to Santa Monica by tram

Calendar800Weekly Trams
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Main to Wilshire / 11th hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 58 min. Big Blue Bus also services this route twice daily.

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