How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Monica Boulevardby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Boulevard by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, line 105 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Wilshire / La Cienega Stationsubway Metro D Line
2. Take the bus from La Cienega / Wilshire to La Cienega / Santa Monicabus 105
45 min
$3–4
Line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway / Arcadia to Santa Monica / Sweetzerbus 4
57 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Boulevardtaxi 8.6 mi
13 min
$35–45
Drive 8.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica Boulevardcar 8.6 mi
13 min
$2–3

Los Angeles to Santa Monica Boulevard by subway, bus, and foot

533Weekly Services

45 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.7 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Monica Boulevard, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Broadway / Arcadia to Santa Monica / Sweetzer every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 57 min.

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