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How to get fromLos Angeles to Central Los Angelesby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Central Los Angeles by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Vermont / Santa Monica Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    11 min
    $2
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway / 1st to Santa Monica / Hobartbus bus 4
    33 min
    $1–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Central Los Angelestaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    7 min
    $22–27
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Los Angeles to Central Los Angeleswalk walk 4.7 mi
    1h 30m

Los Angeles to Central Los Angeles by subway

Calendar714Weekly Subways
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Central Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Vermont / Santa Monica Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Broadway / 1st to Santa Monica / Hobart every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 33 min. LA DOT also services this route every 3 hours.

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