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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Monrovia 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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Monrovia Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 44m
    $2

  2. Line 33 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2h 18m
    $4

  3. Drive 34.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Monroviacar car 34.2 mi
    41 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Monroviataxi taxi 34.2 mi
    41 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 33 bus, bus, line 270 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa / Pico to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Primrose Ave and Lime Avebus bus 270
    3h 28m
    $4–14

Santa Monica Pier to Monrovia by foot and tram

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Monrovia Station via Downtown Santa Monica Station and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Primrose Ave and Lime Ave via Venice / Olive, Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 3h 28m.

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