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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station 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 7m
    $15–19

  2. Train, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761
    3h 55m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 60.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Monica Piercar car 60.4 mi
    1h 7m
    $11–16

  4. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 59m
    $12–17

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale 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 take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Monica Pier via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, and 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place in around 3h 55m.

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