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How to get fromRancho Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Pierby bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Pier by bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus, line 3 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    2h 27m
    $3–4

  2. Drive 25.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Piercar car 25.1 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 25.1 mi
    39 min
    $85–110

  4. Line 8 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Bl at Carson St to LAX/Metro Transit Center Stationbus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    2h 54m
    $4–5

  5. Line 344 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus 344
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Vermont Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 55m
    $5

Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Pier by bus and foot

Calendar157Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rancho Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hawthorne / Vallon to Santa Monica Pier via Pacific Coast Highway / Hawthorne, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 2h 27m.

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