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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carson and Santa Monica Pier takes 2h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carson to Santa Monica Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 9m
Duration
38 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Carson to Santa Monica Pier bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Carson and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 6:08 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Carson is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Olive / 5th and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 52m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 5m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles1h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 20m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 12m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 20m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 12m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 20m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 12m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 20m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 12m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 23m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 20m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 12m • 1 change
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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carson to Santa Monica Pier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Santa Monica Pier via Olive / 5th, 5th / Hill, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 2h 19m.

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