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How to get fromLancaster to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, car, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 16m
    $15–19

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 8m
    $12–17

  3. Drive 68.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Santa Monica Piercar car 68.5 mi
    1h 19m
    $13–19

Lancaster to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 94 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Santa Monica Pier. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can drive from Lancaster to Santa Monica Pier in around 1h 19m.

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