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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Downeyby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Downey by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 3 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram Metro C Line
    1h 23m
    $3

  2. Line 3 bus, line 115 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fsbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera to Firestone / Downeybus bus 115
    2h 23m
    $2–3

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    1h 35m
    $4

  4. Drive 23.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Downeycar car 23.3 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Downeytaxi taxi 23.3 mi
    35 min
    $80–95

Santa Monica Pier to Downey by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar583Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Lakewood Blvd Station via Downtown Santa Monica Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Aviation / Century Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Firestone / Downey via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs, and Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera in around 2h 23m.

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