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How to get fromManhattan Beach to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 232 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to Aviation / Centurybus bus 232
    2. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    1h 33m
    $6

  2. Line 109 bus, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to LAX Transit Center Bay 9bus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    1h 47m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    19 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 12.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica Piercar car 12.1 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar282Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Santa Monica Pier via LAX Transit Center Bay 9, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 1h 47m.

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