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How to get fromBurbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 29m
    $11–13

  2. Line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    2h 8m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Monicataxi taxi 18.6 mi
    34 min
    $80–95

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Santa Monicarideshare rideshare 18.6 mi
    34 min

  5. Drive 18.6 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Monicacar car 18.6 mi
    34 min
    $4–5

  6. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway Metro B Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 40m
    $4

  7. Line 222 bus, line 210 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Yucca / Cahuengabus bus 222
    2. Take the bus from Cahuenga / Yucca Layover to Wilshire / Westernbus bus 210
    3. Take the bus from Wilshire / Western to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 34m
    $4–5

Burbank Airport (BUR) to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Lincoln every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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