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

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 49m
    $2

  2. Line 3 bus, bus

    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 Downtown Long Beach Stationbus bus 232
    2h 59m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 29.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Long Beachcar car 29.3 mi
    38 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Long Beachtaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    38 min
    $100–130

Santa Monica Pier to Long Beach by foot and tram

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to 1st Street Station via Downtown Santa Monica Station and Pico Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Downtown Long Beach Station via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 2h 59m.

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