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Pier 39 to Santa Monica Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pier 39 and Santa Monica Pier takes 12h 31m and the fastest bus takes 12h 28m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pier 39 to Santa Monica Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 31m
Duration
416 mi
Distance
$74
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Pier 39 to Santa Monica Pier bus times

Buses run twice a week between Pier 39 and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 10:11 PM at night, and the last departure from Pier 39 is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Union St & Columbus Ave and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles12h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyFlixbus USAMetro Los Angeles12h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pier 39 to Santa Monica Pier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Pier 39 to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 416 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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