How to get fromSanta Monica to Pacific Coast Highway / Rubyby bus, tram, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 3 bus, line 232 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center3
2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby232
1h 41m
$2–3
Tram, line 232 bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to Aviation / Century Station
3. Take the bus from Aviation / Century to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby232
1h 51m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby15.7 mi
25 min
$65–80
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby15.7 mi
25 min
$3–5
Line 3 bus, line 109 bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to LAX/Metro Transit Center3
2. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Catalina Ave. / Pearl St.109
2h 32m
$2

Santa Monica to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby by bus

287Weekly Buses

1h 41mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Pacific Coast Highway / Ruby via LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 1h 41m.

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