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How to get to Santa Monica Pier by bus or light rail?

Directions to Santa Monica Pier with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Monica Pier

    BusBus: 1, 134, 2, 3, 33.Light RailLight Rail: E LINE.

How to get to Santa Monica Pier by bus?

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Bus stops near Santa Monica Pier

  • Ocean SB & Colorado Ns, 4 min walk,
  • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave, 4 min walk,
  • Ocean / Colorado, 5 min walk,
  • Broadway / Ocean, 7 min walk,
  • Main NB & Olympic FS, 8 min walk,
  • Main NB & Olympic Ns, 10 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Santa Monica Pier

  • Downtown Santa Monica, 31 min walk,

Bus lines to Santa Monica Pier

  • 8, Downtown SM,
  • 9, Palisades Charter HS Express,
  • TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS, Warner Center,
  • 134, Malibu - PCH -Trancas,
  • 4, Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Santa Monica Bl,
  • 33, Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Venice Bl,
  • 5, Palms Station,
  • 2, UCLA,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Santa Monica Pier?

    The closest stations to Santa Monica Pier are:

    • Ocean SB & Colorado Ns is 314 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave is 329 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Ocean / Colorado is 329 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Broadway / Ocean is 534 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Main NB & Olympic FS is 620 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Main NB & Olympic Ns is 771 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Downtown Santa Monica is 2643 yards away, 31 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Santa Monica Pier?

    These bus lines stop near Santa Monica Pier: 1, 134, 2, 3, 33, 8.

  • Which light rail line stops near Santa Monica Pier?

    E LINE

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Santa Monica Pier?

    The nearest bus stops to Santa Monica Pier are Ocean SB & Colorado Ns and Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Santa Monica Pier?

    The E LINE is the first light rail that goes to Santa Monica Pier. It stops nearby at 3:43 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Santa Monica Pier?

    The E LINE is the last light rail that goes to Santa Monica Pier. It stops nearby at 1:25 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Santa Monica Pier?

    The 33 is the first bus that goes to Santa Monica Pier. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Santa Monica Pier?

    The 33 is the last bus that goes to Santa Monica Pier. It stops nearby at 4:15 AM.

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Public Transportation to Santa Monica Pier

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Santa Monica Pier? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Ocean SB & Colorado Ns; Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave; Ocean / Colorado; Broadway / Ocean; Main NB & Olympic FS; Main NB & Olympic Ns; Downtown Santa Monica.

Bus: 1, 134, 2, 3, 33, 8, 9, TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS, 4, 5.Light Rail: E LINE.

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Santa Monica Pier Address: 200 Santa Monica Pier street in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierThe Santa Monica Pier is a large pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. The pier is part of the greater Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Santa Monica Pier

Bus lines with stations closest to Santa Monica Pier