What is the cheapest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier?

The cheapest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 10h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier?

The fastest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $100 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between The Grove and Santa Monica Pier?

No, there is no direct bus from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier station. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Sylmar Station via Bakersfield and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier?

The distance between The Grove and Santa Monica Pier is 284 miles. The road distance is 283.8 miles.

How do I travel from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier without a car?

The best way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 8h 41m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Grove to Santa Monica Pier bus from?

The Grove to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Merced station.

Where does the The Grove to Santa Monica Pier bus arrive?

The Grove to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between The Grove to Santa Monica Pier is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica Pier?

There are 2687+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.

The Grove to Santa Monica Pier - 6 ways to travel via plane, line 3 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, line 3 bus
best
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus
3h 12m
$105–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
9h 28m
$38–61
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
8h 41m
$80–119
Drive 282.1 mi
1. Drive from The Grove to Santa Monica Piercar 282.1 mi
4h 49m
$52–75
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Monica Pierbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 15m
$66–113
Bus #3 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 34m
$42–85

The Grove to Santa Monica Pier by bus and foot

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9h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.8 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from The Grove to Santa Monica Pier via Merced, Bakersfield, San Fernando, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sylmar Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 8h 41m.

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