How to get fromLos Angeles Downtown to Playa Vistaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Playa Vista by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Flower St & 5th St to Playa Vista Dr & Jefferson Blvdbus 437B
57 min
$2–4
Tram, line 3 bus
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 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fsbus 3
1h 16m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Downtown to Playa Vistataxi 13.7 mi
19 min
$45–60
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles Downtown to Playa Vistacar 13.7 mi
19 min
$3–4
Line 20 bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus 20
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fsbus 3
1h 34m
$3
Line 720 bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Main to Santa Monica / 4thbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs to Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fsbus 3
2h 2m
$3
Line 55 bus, line 110 bus
1. Take the bus from Spring / 7th to Compton / Florencebus 55
2. Take the bus from Florence / Compton to Waters Edge / Jeffersonbus 110
2h 27m
$3

Los Angeles Downtown to Playa Vista by bus

10Weekly Buses

57 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Downtown to Playa Vista.

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA and Playa Vista, CA, USA?

LA DOT operates a bus from Flower St & 5th St to Playa Vista Dr & Jefferson Blvd once daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 57 min.

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