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

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Redondo Beach Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 32m
    $5

  2. Line 8 bus, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Bl at Torrance Bl to LAX/Metro Transit Center Stationbus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    1h 57m
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Torrance to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    26 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Torrance to Santa Monica Piercar car 18.2 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 8 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Bl at Garnet St to El Segundo Bl at Nash Stbus bus 8
    2. Take the tram from El Segundo Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    1h 46m
    $5–6

Torrance to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Redondo Beach Transit Center to Santa Monica Pier via Redondo Beach Green Line Station, Redondo Beach Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hawthorne Bl at Torrance Bl to Santa Monica Pier via LAX/Metro Transit Center Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 1h 57m.

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