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How to get fromLa Puente to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from La Puente to Santa Monica Pier by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Atlantic Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 27m
    $55–65

  2. Line 194 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 1m
    $4–10

  3. Line 194 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 15m
    $5–10

  4. Drive 34.2 mi

    1. Drive from La Puente to Santa Monica Piercar car 34.2 mi
    37 min
    $7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Puente to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 34.2 mi
    37 min
    $120–150

  6. Line 194 bus, line 707 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 22m
    $5–14

La Puente to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Atlantic Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Ave and Stimson Ave to Santa Monica Pier via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 1m.

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