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

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There are 6 ways to get from Walnut to Santa Monica Pier by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 19m
    $43–51

  2. Line 194 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Flower to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 22m
    $4–10

  3. Line 194 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 36m
    $5–10

  4. Drive 39.4 mi

    1. Drive from Walnut to Santa Monica Piercar car 39.4 mi
    43 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walnut to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    43 min
    $140–170

  6. Line 194 bus, line 70 bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus bus 194
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Grand / Venicebus bus 70 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Venice / Hill to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 12m
    $4–10

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

Calendar317Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Walnut to Santa Monica Pier via San Dimas Station, Pico Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave to Santa Monica Pier via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Flower / 7th, 5th / Flower, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 22m.

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