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How to get fromSanta Monica to Jet Propulsion Laboratoryby tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Jet Propulsion Laboratory by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinestramMetro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Memorial Park StationtramMetro A Line
    2h 36m
    $3

  2. Line 20 bus, line 81 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Hillbus20
    2. Take the bus from Hill / 5th to La Loma / Colorado Layoverbus81
    3h 52m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 28.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Jet Propulsion Laboratorycar28.4 mi
    35 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Jet Propulsion Laboratorytaxi28.4 mi
    35 min
    $130–160

Santa Monica to Jet Propulsion Laboratory by tram and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Jpl via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Memorial Park Station, and Raymond Ave & Holly St in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Jpl via 6th / Hill, Hill / 5th, La Loma / Colorado Layover, Colorado / Genevieve, Colorado / Raymond, and Raymond Ave & Union St in around 3h 52m.

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