What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles is to tram which costs $2 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at 6th / Bixel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station station and arriving at Historic Broadway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Los Angeles is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles without a car is to tram which takes 53 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles?

The tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Station takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles train from?

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

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Bixel station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles train arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Historic Broadway Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles is 16 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3407+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram Metro E Line
53 min
$2
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Bixelbus 20
1h 10m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angelestaxi 15.8 mi
18 min
$55–70
Drive 15.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angelescar 15.8 mi
18 min
$3–5
Line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / 1stbus 33
1h 27m
$1–2

Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles by foot and tram

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Historic Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Bixel hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Big Blue Bus also services this route twice daily.

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