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How to get fromWalnut to Santa Monicaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Dimas 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 14m
    $43–51

  2. Line 194 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 12m
    $4–10

  3. Line 194 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 32m
    $5–10

  4. Drive 39.2 mi

    1. Drive from Walnut to Santa Monicacar car 39.2 mi
    43 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut to Santa Monicataxi taxi 39.2 mi
    43 min
    $140–170

  6. Line 194 bus, line 70 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Grand / Venicebus bus 70 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    4h 48m
    $4–10

Walnut to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar317Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Walnut to Downtown Santa Monica Station via San Dimas Station and Pico Station in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, and 5th / Flower in around 3h 12m.

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