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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Uplandby tram, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Upland by tram, bus, train, or car

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 707
    2h 48m
    $3–8

  2. Tram, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain train SB Line
    3h 9m
    $12–16

  3. Drive 52 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Uplandcar car 52 mi
    54 min
    $10–14

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Uplandtrain train SB Line
    3h 41m
    $10–14

Santa Monica Pier to Upland by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica Pier to Upland. However, you can walk to Downtown Santa Monica Station, take the vehicle to Pico Station, walk to Pico Blvd and Flower St, then take the bus to Montclair Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Upland via Downtown Santa Monica Station, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 9m.

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