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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Los Angeles Downtownby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles Downtown by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    49 min
    $2

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & 4Th Fs to Figueroa Nb & 5Th Nsbus bus R10
    1h 8m
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles Downtowntaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    17 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 15.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles Downtowncar car 15.4 mi
    17 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main / 7thbus bus 33
    1h 23m
    $1–2

  6. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to 6th / San Pedrobus bus 720
    1h 33m
    $1–2

Santa Monica Pier to Los Angeles Downtown by foot and tram

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Santa Monica Eb & 4Th Fs to Figueroa Nb & 5Th Ns twice daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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