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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Monte by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus via Figueroa / Pico

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    1h 23m
    $3–8

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus Metro J Line
    2h 2m
    $3–8

  3. Drive  32.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to El Montecar car 32.6 mi
    35 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to El Montetaxi taxi 32.6 mi
    35 min
    $110–130

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Central to Santa Anita / Ramonabus bus 76
    2h 15m
    $3–4

  6. Line 33 bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Olive / Venice to Santa Anita / Mildredbus bus 70
    2h 47m
    $3

Santa Monica Pier to El Monte by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar754Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to El Monte Station - Upper Level via Venice / Olive and Figueroa / Pico in around 2h 2m.

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