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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Cambriaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Cambriataxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $174–294

  2. Drive 207.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Cambriacar car 207.8 mi
    4h 11m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Government Centertaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $198–255

  4. Train, taxi via Guadalupe

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Government Centertaxi taxi
    10h 29m
    $149–238

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  • Distance: 302.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica Pier to Cambria. However, you can walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Cambria. Alternatively, you can walk to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, take the line 3 bus to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs, walk to Los Angeles Airport, CA, take the bus to Santa Maria Airport, CA, take the taxi to Government Center, take the bus to Morro Bay Park, then take the bus to Burton & Main.

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