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Playa del Rey to Santa Monica Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Playa del Rey and Santa Monica Pier takes 51 min and the fastest bus takes 40 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Playa del Rey 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.

51 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 3 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Lincoln Nb & Manchester Fs to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
53 min
$2–3

Playa del Rey to Santa Monica Pier bus times

Buses run hourly between Playa del Rey and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Playa del Rey is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 6:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester / Lincoln and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus50 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus53 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus46 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus46 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus40 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus53 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus58 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus52 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus40 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus53 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus58 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus52 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus40 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus53 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus58 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus52 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus40 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus53 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus58 min • 1 change

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    Big Blue BusBig Blue Bus52 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Playa del Rey 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 Playa del Rey to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.8 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Playa del Rey, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from Lincoln Nb & Manchester Fs to 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 36 min.

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