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

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There are 7 ways to get from El Monte to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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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 31m
    $4

  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 16m
    $3–4

  3. Line 76 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / 1stbus bus 76
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 7m
    $4

  4. Drive 29 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Santa Monica Piercar car 29 mi
    30 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 29 mi
    30 min
    $95–120

  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 32m
    $4–8

  7. 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 34m
    $11–13

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

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Santa Monica Pier via Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 2h 16m.

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