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How to get fromUSC Hotel, Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pierby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from USC Hotel, Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Jefferson / USC Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    48 min
    $2
  2. Line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    1h 53m
    $2–6
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from USC Hotel, Los Angeles to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 14 mi
    16 min
    $65–80
  4. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from USC Hotel, Los Angeles to Santa Monica Piercar car 14 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

USC Hotel, Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier by foot and tram

Calendar804Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between USC Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Jefferson / USC Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Hill to Santa Monica / 4th hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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