How to get from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier by bus?

From Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier by bus

To get from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach, take the 3 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. Next, take the 109 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $1.10. The bus schedule from Santa Monica Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Manhattan Beach Pier on the Moovit app.

118min$1.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 109109
Walk to Manhattan Beach Pier
Leaves from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Southbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manhattan Ave. / 10th St.
    ID 242
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manhattan Beach Pier
    Walk to
    Manhattan Beach Pier
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Manhattan Beach Pier is approximately 22.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier

To check the bus schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica Pier) and destination (Manhattan Beach Pier), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Manhattan Beach Pier?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier?

    The 3 bus line goes from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to Lax/Metro Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lax/Metro Transit Center station near Manhattan Beach Pier.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier by bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Pier and Manhattan Beach Pier by bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica Pier to get to Manhattan Beach Pier?

    Get on the 3 bus from the 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co stop near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica Pier and Manhattan Beach Pier?

    Get off the bus at the Lax/Metro Transit Center stop, which is closest to Manhattan Beach Pier.

  • How much is the bus fare from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier?

    The ride from Santa Monica Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier costs $1.10.

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