What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier is to line 550 bus and tram which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Santa Monica Pier?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Santa Monica Pier. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns via Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Carson to Santa Monica Pier?

The distance between Carson and Santa Monica Pier is 27 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carson to Santa Monica Pier without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to line 550 bus and tram which takes 1h 5m and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Santa Monica Pier bus from?

Carson to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station.

Where does the Carson to Santa Monica Pier bus arrive?

Carson to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at LAX / Metro Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Carson and Santa Monica Pier?

Santa Monica Pier is 2h ahead of Carson. It is currently 1:31 AM in Carson and 3:31 AM in Santa Monica Pier.

Can I drive from Carson to Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Santa Monica Pier is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Carson to Santa Monica Pier.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica Pier?

There are 3164+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.

Carson to Santa Monica Pier - 6 ways to travel via line 550 bus, tram, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 550 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Vermont / Expositionbus 550
2. Take the tram from Expo / Vermont Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 5m
$4
Line 8 bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Bl at Carson St to LAX/Metro Transit Center Stationbus 8
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus 3
2h 44m
$3–5
Bus, tram, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus 3
1h 39m
$5
Drive 21 mi
1. Drive from Carson to Santa Monica Piercar 21 mi
28 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carson to Santa Monica Piertaxi 21 mi
28 min
$85–110
Line 120 bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 120
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus 3
2h 17m
$4–5

Carson to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

95Weekly Services

1h 5mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carson to Santa Monica Pier.

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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 Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 2h 17m.

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