
Directions to Santa Monica Pier (Santa Monica) with public transportation
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Santa Monica Pier
How to get to Santa Monica Pier by Bus?
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From Santa Monica Freeway, Mid-City, La
50 min -
From Father's Office, Mid-City, La
48 min -
From Ucla, Westwood, La
45 min -
From Lax, Westchester, La
72 min -
From Diddy Riese, Westwood, La
44 min -
From Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Culver City
83 min -
From In-N-Out Burger, Palms, La
42 min -
From Virgin America, Westchester, La
82 min -
From Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Century City, La
54 min -
From Marina del Rey, Del Rey, La
39 min
Bus stations near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
Station Name | Distance |
Ocean Sb & Colorado Ns | 5 min walk |
Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave | 6 min walk |
Ocean / Colorado | 6 min walk |
2nd / Broadway | 8 min walk |
Main Nb & City Hall Mb | 9 min walk |
Broadway / Ocean | 9 min walk |
Light Rail stations near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
Station Name | Distance |
Downtown Santa Monica | 11 min walk |
Bus lines to Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
Line Name | Direction |
8 | Downtown Sm |
TOPANGA CANYON BEACH BUS | Warner Center |
534 | Malibu - Pch - Trancas |
33 | Dwtn La - Union Sta |
733 | Santa Monica |
5 | Palms Station |
4 | Santa Monica |
704 | Santa Monica |
Questions & Answers
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Under the Covid-19 restrictions, is it possible to get to Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica with public transit?
There are traveling restrictions on public transit in Santa Monica due to Covid-19. It may affect schedules and lines relevant to your trip to Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica.
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What are the closest stations to Santa Monica Pier?
The closest stations to Santa Monica Pier are:
- Ocean Sb & Colorado Ns is 406 yards away, 5 min walk.
- Ocean Ave & Colorado Ave is 419 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Ocean / Colorado is 427 yards away, 6 min walk.
- 2nd / Broadway is 674 yards away, 8 min walk.
- Main Nb & City Hall Mb is 696 yards away, 9 min walk.
- Broadway / Ocean is 743 yards away, 9 min walk.
- Downtown Santa Monica is 911 yards away, 11 min walk.
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Which Bus lines stop near Santa Monica Pier?
These Bus lines stop near Santa Monica Pier: 18, 3, 5, 733, 8.
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Which Light Rail lines stop near Santa Monica Pier?
These Light Rail lines stop near Santa Monica Pier: E LINE (EXPO).
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Public Transportation to Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
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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; 2nd / Broadway; Main Nb & City Hall Mb; Broadway / Ocean; Downtown Santa Monica.
You can get to Santa Monica Pier by Bus or Light Rail. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Bus: 18, 3, 5, 733, 8 Light Rail: E LINE (EXPO)
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