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How to get fromTerminal Island to Santa Monicaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor Beacon Park and Ride to Figueroa / Picobus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 46m
    $19–22

  2. Drive  27.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal Island to Santa Monicacar car 27.7 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 3m
    $15–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal Island to Santa Monicataxi taxi 27.7 mi
    39 min
    $90–120

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Beacon Park and Ride to Olive / 5thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 30m
    $18–22

  6. Line 232 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim / McFarland to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    2h 36m
    $14–17

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  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Terminal Island to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Anaheim / Schley, Long Beach / Anaheim, Anaheim Street Station, and Pico Station in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal Island to Wilshire / Lincoln via Harbor Beacon Park and Ride, Olive / 5th, and 5th / Hill in around 2h 30m.

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