What is the cheapest way to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits?

The cheapest way to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits?

The fastest way to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Getty Center and La Brea Tar Pits?

No, there is no direct bus from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits. However, there are services departing from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax via Wilshire / Westwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits?

The distance between Getty Center and La Brea Tar Pits is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.

How do I travel from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits without a car?

The best way to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to line 761 bus and line 720 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits bus from?

Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp station.

Where does the Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits bus arrive?

Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Westwood / Wilshire station.

Can I drive from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits?

Yes, the driving distance between Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits.

Where can I stay near La Brea Tar Pits?

There are 3434+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.

Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits - 3 ways to travel via line 761 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 761 bus, line 720 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp to Westwood / Wilshirebus 233 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to Wilshire / Fairfaxbus 720
1h 37m
$3–4
Drive 8.2 mi
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1. Drive from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pitscar 8.2 mi
12 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi 8.2 mi
12 min
$35–45

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Getty Center, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Getty Center to La Brea Tar Pits via Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp, Westwood / Wilshire, Wilshire / Westwood, and Wilshire / Fairfax in around 1h 37m.

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