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How to get fromJefferson/USC Station to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson/USC Station to Santa Monica Pier by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Jefferson / USC Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    41 min
    $2

  2. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Alvarado to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 720 / ...
    1h 56m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jefferson/USC Station to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 14 mi
    16 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson/USC Station to Santa Monica Piercar car 14 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

Jefferson/USC Station to Santa Monica Pier by tram and foot

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Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Jefferson/USC Station, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Jefferson / USC Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / Alvarado to Santa Monica / 4th every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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