What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center is to tram which costs $2 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and California Science Center?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center. However, there are services departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Exposition / University via Sepulveda / La Tijera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and California Science Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station station and arriving at Expo Park / USC Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and California Science Center is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

The tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo Park / USC Station takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center train from?

Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center train arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo Park / USC Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center.

Where can I stay near California Science Center?

There are 2912+ hotels available in California Science Center.

Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center

Q: How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center without a car is to tram which takes 46 min and costs $2.

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo Park / USC Stationtram Metro E Line
46 min
$2
Line 3 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fsbus 3
2. Take the bus from Sepulveda / La Tijera to Exposition / Universitybus 102
2h 8m
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Centertaxi 13.3 mi
20 min
$55–70
Drive 13.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Centercar 13.3 mi
20 min
$3–4

Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center by foot and tram

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and California Science Center, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo Park / USC Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to California Science Center via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs, Sepulveda / La Tijera, and Exposition / University in around 2h 8m.

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