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How to get fromTemple City to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 49m
    $5

  2. Line 78 bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Venice / Hill to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 56m
    $3–4

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 51m
    $4

  4. Drive 28.3 mi

    1. Drive from Temple City to Santa Monicacar car 28.3 mi
    35 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Temple City to Santa Monicataxi taxi 28.3 mi
    35 min
    $95–120

  6. Line 78 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 30m
    $3–4

Temple City to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Rosemead / Longden to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Sierra Madre Villa Station, Sierra Madre Villa Station, and Pico Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to 5th / Santa Monica via Grand / Venice and Venice / Hill in around 2h 56m.

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