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How to get fromUnion Station - Metro A-Line to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Union Station - Metro A-Line 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
    1h 6m
    $2

  2. Line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    1h 51m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Santa Monicataxi taxi 16.4 mi
    20 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16.4 mi

    1. Drive from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Santa Monicacar car 16.4 mi
    20 min
    $3–5

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    1h 52m
    $1–2

  6. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cesar E Chavez / Broadway to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    1h 56m
    $1–2

Union Station - Metro A-Line to Santa Monica by foot and tram

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Union Station - Metro A-Line, 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 Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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