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How to get fromEl Monte Station to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte Station to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 49m
    $5–10

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    2h 35m
    $4–10

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 59m
    $11–13

  4. Drive 29.4 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte Station to Santa Monica Piercar car 29.4 mi
    31 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte Station to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    31 min
    $100–120

  6. Line 707 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 56m
    $5–14

El Monte Station to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar395Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between El Monte Station, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W to Santa Monica Pier via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 2h 35m.

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