What is the cheapest way to get from Altadena to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Altadena to Santa Monica is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altadena to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Altadena to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

How far is it from Altadena to Santa Monica?

The distance between Altadena and Santa Monica is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Altadena to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Altadena to Santa Monica without a car is to tram which takes 1h 48m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Altadena to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Altadena to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Can I drive from Altadena to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Altadena to Santa Monica is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Altadena to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2394+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Altadena to Santa Monica - 3 ways to travel via tram, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Altadena to Santa Monica by tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Lake Station to Pico Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 48m
$3
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from Altadena to Santa Monicacar 28.5 mi
35 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altadena to Santa Monicataxi 28.5 mi
35 min
$120–150

Altadena to Santa Monica by bus and tram

492Weekly Services

1h 48mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Altadena to Santa Monica.

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Distance: 31.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Lake Ave & Corson St, Lake Station, and Pico Station in around 1h 48m.

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