What is the cheapest way to get from California to Santa Monica Pier?

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Monica Pier is to bus which costs $1 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Santa Monica Pier?

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Monica Pier is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Temple Wb & Spring Ns and arriving at Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Historic Broadway Station station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from California to Santa Monica Pier?

The distance between California and Santa Monica Pier is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

How do I travel from California to Santa Monica Pier without a car?

The best way to get from California to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to tram which takes 54 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from California to Santa Monica Pier?

The tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Monica Pier bus from?

California to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from Temple Wb & Spring Ns station.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Monica Pier train from?

California to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Historic Broadway Station.

Where does the California to Santa Monica Pier bus arrive?

California to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs station.

Where does the California to Santa Monica Pier train arrive?

California to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Monica Pier is 16 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from California to Santa Monica Pier.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica Pier?

There are 2877+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
54 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Temple Wb & Spring Ns to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fsbus R10
1h 12m
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Piertaxi 15.9 mi
17 min
$55–70
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Piercar 15.9 mi
17 min
$3–5
Line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Spring / 1st to Broadway / Oceanbus 33
1h 42m
$1–2

California to Santa Monica Pier by tram and foot

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Temple Wb & Spring Ns to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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