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How to get fromTemple City to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Temple City to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 53m
    $5

  2. Line 78 bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Grand / Venicebus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Venice / Hill to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 54m
    $3–4

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 56m
    $4

  4. Drive 28.5 mi

    1. Drive from Temple City to Santa Monica Piercar car 28.5 mi
    35 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Temple City to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 28.5 mi
    35 min
    $95–120

Temple City to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Rosemead / Longden to Santa Monica Pier via Sierra Madre Villa Station, Sierra Madre Villa Station, Pico Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Tunas / Golden West to Broadway / Ocean via Grand / Venice and Venice / Hill in around 2h 54m.

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