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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to El Matador State Beachby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Matador State Beach by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ocean / Colorado to Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highwaybus bus 134
    1h 2m
    $22–27

  2. Drive 24.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to El Matador State Beachcar car 24.1 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to El Matador State Beachtaxi taxi 24.1 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 25.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and El Matador State Beach, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Ocean / Colorado to Trancas Canyon / Pacific Coast Highway hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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