How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Getty Villaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Getty Villa by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, line 134 bus
best
1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Pacific Coast Highway / Getty Villabus 134
1h 42m
$3–4
Line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Coloradobus 20
2h 2m
$3
Drive 20.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Getty Villacar 20.4 mi
26 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to Getty Villataxi 20.4 mi
26 min
$70–85
Line 720 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / San Pedro to 5th / Coloradobus 720
2h 33m
$3

Los Angeles Downtown to Getty Villa by tram, bus, and foot

153Weekly Services

1h 42mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Getty Villa.

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Getty Villa, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 7th / Maple to 5th / Colorado hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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Santa Monica West Coaster(Opens in a new window)

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