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

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

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  1. Tram, line 448 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Pacific Coast Hwy & Normandie Avebus bus 448
    2h 15m
    $4–6

  2. Line 3 bus, line 232 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Pacific Coast Highway / Normandiebus bus 232
    2h 21m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 22.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Harbor Citycar car 22.6 mi
    31 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Harbor Citytaxi taxi 22.6 mi
    31 min
    $75–95

Santa Monica Pier to Harbor City by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 33.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Pacific Coast Highway / Normandie via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 2h 21m.

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