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

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

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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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    1h 19m
    $2

  2. Line 3 bus, line 115 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fsbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera to Firestone / Statebus bus 115
    1h 59m
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to South Gatetaxi taxi 18.4 mi
    28 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 18.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to South Gatecar car 18.4 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

Santa Monica Pier to South Gate by foot and tram

Calendar766Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line via Downtown Santa Monica Station and Pico Station in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Firestone / State via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fs, and Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera in around 1h 59m.

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