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How to get fromBelmont Shore to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Belmont Shore to Santa Monica Pier by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 13m
    $3

  2. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    3h 39m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 32.1 mi

    1. Drive from Belmont Shore to Santa Monica Piercar car 32.1 mi
    43 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Belmont Shore to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 32.1 mi
    43 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 131 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from 2nd & Nieto NW to Wardlow Station Bay 3bus bus 131
    2. Take the tram from Wardlow Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 19m
    $3

Belmont Shore to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar310Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd & Park NW to Santa Monica Pier via 1st & Shelter H S, Downtown Long Beach Station, Pico Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd & Nieto NW to Santa Monica Pier via Downtown Long Beach Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 3h 39m.

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