What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo is to bus which costs $1 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Little Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs and arriving at Los Angeles Nb & Temple Fs. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and Little Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station station and arriving at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Little Tokyo is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo without a car is to tram which takes 54 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo?

The tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo train from?

Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at Los Angeles Nb & Temple Fs station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo train arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo is 16 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Little Tokyo?

There are 3072+ hotels available in Little Tokyo.

Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, and taxi

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
54 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs to Los Angeles Nb & Temple Fsbus R10
1h 15m
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyotaxi 16.3 mi
19 min
$55–70
Drive 16.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyocar 16.3 mi
19 min
$3–5
Line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / Templebus 33
1h 28m
$1–2

Santa Monica Pier to Little Tokyo by foot and tram

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Broadway Wb & 6Th Fs to Los Angeles Nb & Temple Fs twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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