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How to get fromLAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 3 bus

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    1. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    53 min
    $1

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 3m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 8.8 mi

    1. Drive from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Piercar car 8.8 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 3 bus via Arbor Vitae WB & Bellanca FS

    1. Take the bus from Arbor Vitae WB & Bellanca FS to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    1h 1m
    $1

LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier by bus and foot

Calendar609Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.7 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from LAX/Metro Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier via LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 3m.

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