What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier is to bus which costs $1 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Sb & Venice Ns and arriving at Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Historic Broadway Station station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Monica Pier is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier?

The bus from Grand Sb & Venice Ns to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs takes 44 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier bus from?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from Grand Sb & Venice Ns station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier train from?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Historic Broadway Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier train arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier is 16 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica Pier?

There are 3226+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier - 6 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Sb & Venice Ns to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fsbus R10
51 min
$1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
54 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Piertaxi 15.9 mi
17 min
$55–70
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Piercar 15.9 mi
17 min
$3–5
Line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Santa Monica / 4thbus 20
1h 6m
$1–2
Line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Spring / 1st to Broadway / Oceanbus 33
1h 42m
$1–2

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier by bus and foot

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Distance: 14.8 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Grand Sb & Venice Ns to Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min.

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