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How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica Pier by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    51 min
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Flower Sb & 5Th Fs to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fsbus bus R10
    1h 3m
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica Piercar car 15.4 mi
    17 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    1h 10m
    $1–2

  6. Line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Spring / 7th to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    1h 37m
    $1–2

Los Angeles Downtown to Santa Monica Pier by tram and foot

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Flower Sb & 5Th Fs to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 56 min.

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