What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno is to tram and line 76 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and El Sereno?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Huntington / Eastern via Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and El Sereno is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno without a car is to tram and line 78 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno bus from?

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

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno.

Where can I stay near El Sereno?

There are 2626+ hotels available in El Sereno.

Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno - 5 ways to travel via tram, and line 78 bus

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

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Tram, line 78 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Huntington / Easternbus 78
1h 28m
$5–6
Line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
1h 58m
$3–4
Drive 20.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to El Serenocar 20.7 mi
27 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to El Serenotaxi 20.7 mi
27 min
$70–85
Tram, line 76 bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from 1st / Central to Valley / Blockbus 76
1h 31m
$3–4

Santa Monica Pier to El Sereno by foot, tram, subway, and bus

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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