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Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach Pier takes 1h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach 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.

1h 20m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 3 bus, line 232 bus

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  1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
  2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beachbus bus 232
1h 48m
$2–3

Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach Pier bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach Pier. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Manhattan Beach Pier at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at LAX / Metro Transit Center and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 29m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 24m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 29m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 16m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 10m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 9m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 16m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 10m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 9m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 16m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 10m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 9m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 16m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 10m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 9m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 15m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 12m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 2m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 15m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 12m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 2m • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusMetro Los Angeles1h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach 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 Santa Monica to Manhattan Beach Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Manhattan Beach Pier via LAX / Metro Transit Center and Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach in around 1h 48m.

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