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

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

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  1. Line 3 bus, line 232 bus

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    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 / 11thbus bus 232
    1h 38m
    $2–3

  2. Tram, line 232 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Aviation / Century to Pacific Coast Highway / 11thbus bus 232
    1h 49m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Hermosa Beachtaxi taxi 14.1 mi
    23 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 14.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Hermosa Beachcar car 14.1 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 3 bus, line 109 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 Bay 9 to Hermosa Ave. / 11th St.bus bus 109
    2h 22m
    $2

Santa Monica Pier to Hermosa Beach by foot and bus

Calendar287Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Pacific Coast Highway / 11th via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 1h 38m.

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