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How to get fromSouth Coast Plaza to Santa Monica Pierby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South Coast Plaza to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 553 bus, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sunflower-Bristol to Artic - Dock 1bus bus 553
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 48m
    $14–26

  2. Line 553 bus, bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunflower-Bristol to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 553
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    5h 42m
    $4–6

  3. Line 553 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunflower-Bristol to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 553
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    4h 20m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 46.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Coast Plaza to Santa Monica Piercar car 46.4 mi
    55 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Coast Plaza to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 46.4 mi
    55 min
    $160–200

  6. Line 553 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunflower-Bristol to Artic - Dock 1bus bus 553
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    5h 3m
    $27–39

South Coast Plaza to Santa Monica Pier by foot, bus, train, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from South Coast Plaza to Santa Monica Pier via Sunflower-Bristol, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Pico Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 4h 20m.

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