What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and La Brea Tar Pits?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th / Hill and arriving at Wilshire / Curson. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and La Brea Tar Pits?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / Grand Park Station station and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits?

The distance between Los Angeles and La Brea Tar Pits is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits?

The subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits bus from?

Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Hill station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits train from?

Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Civic Center / Grand Park Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits bus arrive?

Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Wilshire / Curson station.

Where does the Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits train arrive?

Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Wilshire / Fairfax Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits.

Where can I stay near La Brea Tar Pits?

There are 3377+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.

Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway Metro D Line
22 min
$2
Line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Cursonbus 20
47 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi 7 mi
12 min
$30–40
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pitscar 7 mi
12 min
$2

Los Angeles to La Brea Tar Pits by subway and foot

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Distance: 7.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Wilshire / Fairfax Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Curson every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min.

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