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How to get fromSunset Strip to Santa Monica Pierby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Pier by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 bus via 5th / Colorado

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / San Vicente to 5th / Coloradobus bus 4
    50 min
    $1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 9.4 mi
    15 min
    $40–50

  3. Drive 9.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Piercar car 9.4 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  4. Line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / San Vicente to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    58 min
    $1–2

Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Pier by foot and bus

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / San Vicente to 5th / Colorado hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 35 min.

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