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How to get fromBurbank to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV 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 22m
    $11–13

  2. Line 94 bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5thbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 33m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burbank to Santa Monicataxi taxi 17.7 mi
    31 min
    $70–90

  4. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Santa Monicacar car 17.7 mi
    31 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 92 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Spring / 7thbus bus 92
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 19m
    $3–4

  6. Line 94 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / Venicebus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    3h 23m
    $3–4

Burbank to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burbank to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to Wilshire / Lincoln via Hill / 5th and 5th / Hill in around 2h 33m.

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