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How to get fromSouth Pasadena to Manhattan Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South Pasadena to Manhattan Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 438 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus bus 438
    2h 8m
    $4–6

  2. Bus, line 13 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Artesia Stationbus bus 260/261
    2. Take the bus from Artesia Station to Pacific Coast Hwy at Artesia Blbus bus 13
    3h 2m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 27.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Manhattan Beachcar car 27.5 mi
    34 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Manhattan Beachtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    34 min
    $90–120

  5. Line 258 bus, bus, line 438 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Centerbus bus 258
    2. Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Flower / Picobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flower St & Pico Blvd to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus bus 438
    2h 32m
    $5–8

  6. Bus, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Eastbus bus 260/261
    2. Take the bus from LAX Transit Center Bay 9 to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.bus bus 109
    3h 31m
    $5

South Pasadena to Manhattan Beach by tram and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Manhattan Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Manhattan Ave & 10th St via Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA Busway Station, and Flower St & Pico Blvd in around 2h 32m.

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