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How to get fromLa Brea Tar Pits to Santa Monica Pierby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Brea Tar Pits to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Curson to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    40 min
    $1–2

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 17m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Brea Tar Pits to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 9.8 mi
    12 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 9.8 mi

    1. Drive from La Brea Tar Pits to Santa Monica Piercar car 9.8 mi
    12 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Fairfax to 5th / Coloradobus bus 20 / ...
    1h 9m
    $1–2

La Brea Tar Pits to Santa Monica Pier by foot and bus

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Duration40 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 10.7 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / Curson to Santa Monica / 4th hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min.

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