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

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

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  1. Line 3 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    47 min
    $1

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to El Segundo Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    1h 7m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Hawthornetaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Hawthornecar car 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 3 bus, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center to El Segundo Blvd & Hawthorne Blvdbus bus 5
    1h 18m

Santa Monica Pier to Hawthorne by foot and bus

Calendar607Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.6 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to El Segundo Station via Downtown Santa Monica Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station in around 1h 7m.

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