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How to get fromAltadena to Santa Monicaby tram, car or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Lake Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 48m
    $3
  2. Drive 28.5 mi

    1. Drive from Altadena to Santa Monicacar car 28.5 mi
    35 min
    $6–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Altadena to Santa Monicataxi taxi 28.5 mi
    35 min
    $120–150

Altadena to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar492Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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