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How to get fromHollywood to Santa Monicaby bus, subway, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hollywood to Santa Monica by bus, subway, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Wilcox to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    1h 7m
    $1–2

  2. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine 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 8m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hollywood to Santa Monicataxi taxi 11.6 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hollywood to Santa Monicacar car 11.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

Hollywood to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar581Weekly Buses
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Wilcox to Santa Monica / Lincoln every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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