What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station is to tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Chinatown Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and Chinatown Station?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica Pier station to Chinatown Station station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Chinatown Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Chinatown Station is 18 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station without a car is to tram which takes 1h 7m and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station train from?

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

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station train arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown Station?

There are 2751+ hotels available in Chinatown Station.

Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station - 4 ways to travel via tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 7m
$2
Line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
1h 39m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Stationtaxi 16.9 mi
19 min
$55–70
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Stationcar 16.9 mi
19 min
$4–5

Santa Monica Pier to Chinatown Station by foot and tram

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 18.4 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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