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How to get fromWestminster to Santa Monicaby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 29 bus, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Beach-Stanford to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Buena Park to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 6m
    $13–16

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    4h 5m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 37.3 mi

    1. Drive from Westminster to Santa Monicacar car 37.3 mi
    44 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Westminster to Santa Monicataxi taxi 37.3 mi
    44 min
    $130–170

  5. Line 29 bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Beach-21St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 10m
    $10–14

  6. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    4h 34m
    $4–6

Westminster to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Beach-Westminster to Wilshire / Lincoln via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 11, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 4h 5m.

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