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

The cheapest way to get from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $23 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Getty Center and Santa Monica Pier?

No, there is no direct bus from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier. However, there are services departing from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp and arriving at 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place via Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier?

The distance between Getty Center and Santa Monica Pier is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to line 15 bus and tram which takes 1h 33m and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier, including transfers.

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

Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp station.

Where does the Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier bus arrive?

Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Westwood / Weyburn station.

Can I drive from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica Pier?

There are 2675+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.

Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier - 4 ways to travel via line 15 bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 15 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Barrington Sb & Sunset Fs to Bundy Sb & Exposition Nsbus 15
2. Take the tram from Expo / Bundy Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 33m
$3
Drive 6.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Getty Center to Santa Monica Piercar 6.2 mi
11 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Getty Center to Santa Monica Piertaxi 6.2 mi
11 min
$23–29
Line 761 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp to Westwood / Weyburnbus 233 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus 1 / ...
1h 43m
$3

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Getty Center, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Getty Center to Santa Monica Pier via Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, and 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place in around 1h 43m.

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