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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Balboa Peninsulaby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Peninsula by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    3h 23m
    $57–76

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Avocadobus bus 1
    4h 17m
    $6

  3. Line 33 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Irvine Terracebus bus 1
    5h 6m
    $6–7

  4. Drive 50 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Peninsulacar car 50 mi
    1h 8m
    $10–14

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Avocadobus bus 1
    5h 28m
    $6–7

Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Peninsula by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica Pier to Balboa Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Coast-Irvine Terrace via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 6m.

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