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How to get fromSanta Monica to Walnutby tram, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Walnut by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinestramMetro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to CovinatrainSB Line
    2h 34m
    $45–58

  2. Line 20 bus, line 707 bus, line 194 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixelbus20
    2. Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus707
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus194
    3h 13m
    $4–14

  3. Drive 39.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Walnutcar39.3 mi
    43 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Walnuttaxi39.3 mi
    43 min
    $170–210

  5. Tram, line 493 bus, line 289 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St and 5th St E to Puente Hills Mall Nbus493
    3. Take the bus from Puente Hills Mall N to La Puente Rd and Lemon Ave Ebus289
    4h 3m
    $4–14

  6. Line 4 bus, line 70 bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Venice / Broadwaybus4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / Venice to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus70 / ...
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus194
    4h 41m
    $4–10

  7. Line 4 bus, bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Venice / Broadwaybus4
    2. Take the bus from Olive / Venice to Santa Anita / Ramonabus76
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus194
    4h 43m
    $4–10

Santa Monica to Walnut by bus and foot

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via 6th / Bixel, Olympic Blvd and Flower St, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 3h 13m.

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