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

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There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Santa Monica by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Beverly / Norwalk to 3rd/McDonnellbus bus 40 Beverly Blvd
    2. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 49m
    $3

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to 5th St/Hillbus bus 50 Washington Blvd
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 55m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 29.3 mi

    1. Drive from Whittier to Santa Monicacar car 29.3 mi
    36 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whittier to Santa Monicataxi taxi 29.3 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Hil/Venicebus bus 50 Washington Blvd
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 28m
    $2–3

Whittier to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar242Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Wilshire / Lincoln via 5th / Hill in around 2h 55m.

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