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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay to Santa Monica Pierby unknown, plane, bus, ferry, train, subway, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco Bay to Santa Monica Pier by unknown, plane, bus, ferry, train, subway, or tram

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  1. Travel to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Oakland-Airport-OAKunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    2h 45m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    12h 43m

  3. Travel, ferry, Caltrain, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train
    16h 7m

  4. Travel to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to San-Francisco-Airport-SFOunknown unknown
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    2h 55m

  5. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    5. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    6. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 11m

  6. Travel to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Oakland-Airport-OAKunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 23m

  7. Travel to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to San-Francisco-Airport-SFOunknown unknown
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 38m

  8. Travel to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Oakland-Airport-OAKunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 42m

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco Bay to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 352.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay to Santa Monica Pier. However, you can travel to Oakland-Airport-OAK airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, take the bus to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center, take the line 3 bus to 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay to Santa Monica Pier via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 12h 43m.

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